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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.16, 1,243.20 and 605.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.16, 1,243.20 and 605.44 is: 836.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.16 : 1,243.20 = 605.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.16/1,243.20 = 605.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.16x = 1,243.20 × 605.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.16x = 752,683.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,683.01/900.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.17

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