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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.79, 1,351.49 and 413.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.79, 1,351.49 and 413.74 is: 620.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.79 : 1,351.49 = 413.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.79/1,351.49 = 413.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.79x = 1,351.49 × 413.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.79x = 559,165.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,165.09/900.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.75

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