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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.87, 1,349.82 and 535.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.87, 1,349.82 and 535.20 is: 801.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.87 : 1,349.82 = 535.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.87/1,349.82 = 535.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.87x = 1,349.82 × 535.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.87x = 722,423.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,423.66/900.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.92

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