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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.92, 1,349.46 and 575.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.92, 1,349.46 and 575.72 is: 862.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.92 : 1,349.46 = 575.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.92/1,349.46 = 575.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.92x = 1,349.46 × 575.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.92x = 776,911.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,911.11/900.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.35

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