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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.24, 1,244.06 and 678.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.24, 1,244.06 and 678.82 is: 938.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.24 : 1,244.06 = 678.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.24/1,244.06 = 678.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.24x = 1,244.06 × 678.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.24x = 844,492.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,492.81/900.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.08

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