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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.24, 1,241.04 and 790.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.24, 1,241.04 and 790.80 is: 1,090.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.24 : 1,241.04 = 790.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.24/1,241.04 = 790.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.24x = 1,241.04 × 790.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.24x = 981,414.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,414.43/900.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.17

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