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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.84, 1,349.58 and 707.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.84, 1,349.58 and 707.88 is: 1,060.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.84 : 1,349.58 = 707.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.84/1,349.58 = 707.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.84x = 1,349.58 × 707.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.84x = 955,340.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,340.69/900.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.50

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