Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.90, 1,242 and 652.34
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 899.90, 1,242 and 652.34 is: 900.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
899.90 : 1,242 = 652.34 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
899.90/1,242 = 652.34/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
899.90x = 1,242 × 652.34 - Step 4: Simplify right side
899.90x = 810,206.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 810,206.28/899.90 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 900.33
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