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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.77, 1,357.61 and 850.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.77, 1,357.61 and 850.53 is: 1,281.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.77 : 1,357.61 = 850.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.77/1,357.61 = 850.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.77x = 1,357.61 × 850.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.77x = 1,154,688.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,688.03/900.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.89

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