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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.10, 1,240.68 and 651.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.10, 1,240.68 and 651.43 is: 897.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.10 : 1,240.68 = 651.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.10/1,240.68 = 651.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.10x = 1,240.68 × 651.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.10x = 808,216.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,216.17/900.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.92

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