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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.95, 1,353.24 and 875.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.95, 1,353.24 and 875.43 is: 1,314.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.95 : 1,353.24 = 875.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.95/1,353.24 = 875.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.95x = 1,353.24 × 875.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.95x = 1,184,666.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,666.89/900.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.92

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