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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.88, 1,351.80 and 387.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.88, 1,351.80 and 387.92 is: 582.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.88 : 1,351.80 = 387.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.88/1,351.80 = 387.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.88x = 1,351.80 × 387.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.88x = 524,390.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,390.26/900.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.09

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