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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.25, 1,242.47 and 589.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.25, 1,242.47 and 589.93 is: 814.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.25 : 1,242.47 = 589.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.25/1,242.47 = 589.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.25x = 1,242.47 × 589.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.25x = 732,970.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,970.33/900.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.19

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