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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.77, 1,349.33 and 437.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.77, 1,349.33 and 437.13 is: 654.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.77 : 1,349.33 = 437.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.77/1,349.33 = 437.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.77x = 1,349.33 × 437.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.77x = 589,830.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,830.44/900.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.81

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