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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.06, 1,242.08 and 507.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.06, 1,242.08 and 507.08 is: 699.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.06 : 1,242.08 = 507.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.06/1,242.08 = 507.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.06x = 1,242.08 × 507.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.06x = 629,833.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,833.93/900.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.77

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