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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.84, 1,348.53 and 534.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.84, 1,348.53 and 534.54 is: 800.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.84 : 1,348.53 = 534.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.84/1,348.53 = 534.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.84x = 1,348.53 × 534.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.84x = 720,843.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,843.23/900.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.19

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