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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.26, 1,242.26 and 546.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.26, 1,242.26 and 546.27 is: 753.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.26 : 1,242.26 = 546.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.26/1,242.26 = 546.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.26x = 1,242.26 × 546.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.26x = 678,609.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,609.37/900.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.79

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