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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.79, 1,350.91 and 467.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.79, 1,350.91 and 467.71 is: 701.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.79 : 1,350.91 = 467.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.79/1,350.91 = 467.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.79x = 1,350.91 × 467.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.79x = 631,831.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,831.32/900.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.42

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