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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.12, 1,242 and 585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.12, 1,242 and 585 is: 807.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.12 : 1,242 = 585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.12/1,242 = 585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.12x = 1,242 × 585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.12x = 726,570
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,570/900.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.19

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