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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.78, 1,351.23 and 315.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.78, 1,351.23 and 315.81 is: 473.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.78 : 1,351.23 = 315.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.78/1,351.23 = 315.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.78x = 1,351.23 × 315.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.78x = 426,731.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,731.95/900.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.74

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