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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900, 1,242 and 604.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900, 1,242 and 604.80 is: 834.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900 : 1,242 = 604.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900/1,242 = 604.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900x = 1,242 × 604.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900x = 751,161.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,161.60/900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.62

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