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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.03, 1,242.41 and 679.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.03, 1,242.41 and 679.04 is: 937.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.03 : 1,242.41 = 679.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.03/1,242.41 = 679.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.03x = 1,242.41 × 679.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.03x = 843,636.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,636.48/900.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.34

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