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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.26, 1,242.27 and 507.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.26, 1,242.27 and 507.35 is: 700.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.26 : 1,242.27 = 507.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.26/1,242.27 = 507.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.26x = 1,242.27 × 507.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.26x = 630,265.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,265.68/900.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.09

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