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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.29, 1,242.57 and 507.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.29, 1,242.57 and 507.31 is: 700.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.29 : 1,242.57 = 507.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.29/1,242.57 = 507.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.29x = 1,242.57 × 507.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.29x = 630,365.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,365.65/900.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.18

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