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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.13, 1,242.18 and 507.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.13, 1,242.18 and 507.16 is: 699.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.13 : 1,242.18 = 507.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.13/1,242.18 = 507.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.13x = 1,242.18 × 507.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.13x = 629,975.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,975.26/900.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.88

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