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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.91, 1,352.24 and 576.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.91, 1,352.24 and 576.51 is: 865.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.91 : 1,352.24 = 576.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.91/1,352.24 = 576.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.91x = 1,352.24 × 576.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.91x = 779,579.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,579.88/900.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.32

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