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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.19, 1,242.30 and 550.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.19, 1,242.30 and 550.81 is: 760.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.19 : 1,242.30 = 550.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.19/1,242.30 = 550.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.19x = 1,242.30 × 550.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.19x = 684,271.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,271.26/900.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.14

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