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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.88, 1,350.78 and 611.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.88, 1,350.78 and 611.44 is: 916.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.88 : 1,350.78 = 611.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.88/1,350.78 = 611.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.88x = 1,350.78 × 611.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.88x = 825,920.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,920.92/900.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.79

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