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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.74, 1,350.47 and 461.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.74, 1,350.47 and 461.14 is: 691.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.74 : 1,350.47 = 461.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.74/1,350.47 = 461.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.74x = 1,350.47 × 461.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.74x = 622,753.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,753.51/900.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.38

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