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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.20, 1,240.73 and 742.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.20, 1,240.73 and 742.34 is: 1,023.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.20 : 1,240.73 = 742.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.20/1,240.73 = 742.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.20x = 1,240.73 × 742.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.20x = 921,033.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,033.59/900.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.15

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