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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900, 1,241.64 and 638.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900, 1,241.64 and 638.34 is: 880.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900 : 1,241.64 = 638.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900/1,241.64 = 638.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900x = 1,241.64 × 638.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900x = 792,588.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,588.48/900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.65

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