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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.74, 1,350.50 and 284.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.74, 1,350.50 and 284.24 is: 426.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.74 : 1,350.50 = 284.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.74/1,350.50 = 284.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.74x = 1,350.50 × 284.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.74x = 383,866.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,866.12/900.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.17

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