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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900, 1,242.32 and 624.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900, 1,242.32 and 624.16 is: 861.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900 : 1,242.32 = 624.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900/1,242.32 = 624.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900x = 1,242.32 × 624.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900x = 775,406.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,406.45/900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.56

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