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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.22, 1,242.26 and 580.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.22, 1,242.26 and 580.63 is: 801.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.22 : 1,242.26 = 580.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.22/1,242.26 = 580.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.22x = 1,242.26 × 580.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.22x = 721,293.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,293.42/900.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.24

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