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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.95, 1,348.21 and 654.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.95, 1,348.21 and 654.44 is: 979.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.95 : 1,348.21 = 654.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.95/1,348.21 = 654.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.95x = 1,348.21 × 654.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.95x = 882,314.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,314.18/900.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.32

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