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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.76, 1,349.88 and 718.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.76, 1,349.88 and 718.72 is: 1,077.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.76 : 1,349.88 = 718.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.76/1,349.88 = 718.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.76x = 1,349.88 × 718.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.76x = 970,185.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,185.75/900.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.07

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