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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.16, 1,242.84 and 551.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.16, 1,242.84 and 551.08 is: 760.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.16 : 1,242.84 = 551.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.16/1,242.84 = 551.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.16x = 1,242.84 × 551.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.16x = 684,904.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,904.27/900.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.87

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