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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.82, 1,349.05 and 745.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.82, 1,349.05 and 745.61 is: 1,116.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.82 : 1,349.05 = 745.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.82/1,349.05 = 745.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.82x = 1,349.05 × 745.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.82x = 1,005,858.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,858.43/900.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.60

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