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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.90, 1,350.69 and 284.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.90, 1,350.69 and 284.26 is: 426.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.90 : 1,350.69 = 284.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.90/1,350.69 = 284.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.90x = 1,350.69 × 284.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.90x = 383,947.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,947.14/900.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.18

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