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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.30, 1,241.94 and 620.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.30, 1,241.94 and 620.52 is: 855.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.30 : 1,241.94 = 620.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.30/1,241.94 = 620.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.30x = 1,241.94 × 620.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.30x = 770,648.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,648.61/900.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.99

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