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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.84, 1,350.90 and 516.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.84, 1,350.90 and 516.36 is: 774.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.84 : 1,350.90 = 516.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.84/1,350.90 = 516.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.84x = 1,350.90 × 516.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.84x = 697,550.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,550.72/900.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.33

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