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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.12, 1,241.96 and 690.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.12, 1,241.96 and 690.54 is: 952.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.12 : 1,241.96 = 690.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.12/1,241.96 = 690.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.12x = 1,241.96 × 690.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.12x = 857,623.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,623.06/900.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.79

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