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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.21, 1,240.82 and 883.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.21, 1,240.82 and 883.81 is: 1,218.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.21 : 1,240.82 = 883.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.21/1,240.82 = 883.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.21x = 1,240.82 × 883.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.21x = 1,096,649.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,649.57/900.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.21

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