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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.18, 1,241.86 and 650.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.18, 1,241.86 and 650.94 is: 898.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.18 : 1,241.86 = 650.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.18/1,241.86 = 650.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.18x = 1,241.86 × 650.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.18x = 808,376.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,376.35/900.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.02

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