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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.74, 1,349.31 and 413.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.74, 1,349.31 and 413.12 is: 618.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.74 : 1,349.31 = 413.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.74/1,349.31 = 413.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.74x = 1,349.31 × 413.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.74x = 557,430.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,430.32/900.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.86

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