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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.96, 1,352.93 and 681.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.96, 1,352.93 and 681.59 is: 1,023.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.96 : 1,352.93 = 681.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.96/1,352.93 = 681.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.96x = 1,352.93 × 681.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.96x = 922,133.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,133.39/900.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.50

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