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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.89, 1,243.34 and 653.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.89, 1,243.34 and 653.03 is: 901.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.89 : 1,243.34 = 653.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.89/1,243.34 = 653.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.89x = 1,243.34 × 653.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.89x = 811,928.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,928.84/900.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.26

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