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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.22, 1,241.75 and 634.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.22, 1,241.75 and 634.19 is: 874.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.22 : 1,241.75 = 634.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.22/1,241.75 = 634.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.22x = 1,241.75 × 634.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.22x = 787,505.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,505.43/900.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.79

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