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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.23, 1,242.28 and 550.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.23, 1,242.28 and 550.91 is: 760.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.23 : 1,242.28 = 550.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.23/1,242.28 = 550.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.23x = 1,242.28 × 550.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.23x = 684,388.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,388.27/900.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.24

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