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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.08, 1,242.11 and 507.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.08, 1,242.11 and 507.23 is: 699.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.08 : 1,242.11 = 507.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.08/1,242.11 = 507.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.08x = 1,242.11 × 507.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.08x = 630,032.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,032.92/900.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.97

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