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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.76, 1,351.14 and 575.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.76, 1,351.14 and 575.80 is: 863.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.76 : 1,351.14 = 575.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.76/1,351.14 = 575.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.76x = 1,351.14 × 575.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.76x = 777,986.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,986.41/900.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.70

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