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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.23, 1,242.38 and 507.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.23, 1,242.38 and 507.29 is: 700.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.23 : 1,242.38 = 507.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.23/1,242.38 = 507.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.23x = 1,242.38 × 507.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.23x = 630,246.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,246.95/900.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.10

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