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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.79, 1,351.42 and 352.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.79, 1,351.42 and 352.91 is: 529.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.79 : 1,351.42 = 352.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.79/1,351.42 = 352.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.79x = 1,351.42 × 352.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.79x = 476,924.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,924.53/900.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.45

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