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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.27, 1,242.37 and 507.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.27, 1,242.37 and 507.42 is: 700.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.27 : 1,242.37 = 507.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.27/1,242.37 = 507.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.27x = 1,242.37 × 507.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.27x = 630,400.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,400.85/900.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.24

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