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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.26, 1,242.42 and 507.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.26, 1,242.42 and 507.38 is: 700.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.26 : 1,242.42 = 507.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.26/1,242.42 = 507.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.26x = 1,242.42 × 507.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.26x = 630,379.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,379.06/900.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.22

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