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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.88, 1,351.74 and 516.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.88, 1,351.74 and 516.13 is: 774.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.88 : 1,351.74 = 516.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.88/1,351.74 = 516.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.88x = 1,351.74 × 516.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.88x = 697,673.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,673.57/900.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.44

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