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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.96, 1,349.01 and 575.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.96, 1,349.01 and 575.34 is: 861.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.96 : 1,349.01 = 575.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.96/1,349.01 = 575.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.96x = 1,349.01 × 575.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.96x = 776,139.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,139.41/900.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.46

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