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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.84, 1,354.02 and 791.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.84, 1,354.02 and 791.52 is: 1,189.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.84 : 1,354.02 = 791.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.84/1,354.02 = 791.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.84x = 1,354.02 × 791.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.84x = 1,071,733.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,733.91/900.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.71

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