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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.77, 1,351.65 and 413.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.77, 1,351.65 and 413.82 is: 620.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.77 : 1,351.65 = 413.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.77/1,351.65 = 413.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.77x = 1,351.65 × 413.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.77x = 559,339.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,339.80/900.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.96

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