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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.80, 1,350.73 and 608.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.80, 1,350.73 and 608.29 is: 912.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.80 : 1,350.73 = 608.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.80/1,350.73 = 608.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.80x = 1,350.73 × 608.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.80x = 821,635.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,635.55/900.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.12

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