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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.26, 1,241.98 and 550.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.26, 1,241.98 and 550.76 is: 759.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.26 : 1,241.98 = 550.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.26/1,241.98 = 550.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.26x = 1,241.98 × 550.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.26x = 684,032.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,032.90/900.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.82

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