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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.07, 1,242.12 and 507.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.07, 1,242.12 and 507.07 is: 699.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.07 : 1,242.12 = 507.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.07/1,242.12 = 507.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.07x = 1,242.12 × 507.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.07x = 629,841.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,841.79/900.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.77

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