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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.30, 1,242.37 and 634.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.30, 1,242.37 and 634.85 is: 876.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.30 : 1,242.37 = 634.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.30/1,242.37 = 634.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.30x = 1,242.37 × 634.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.30x = 788,718.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,718.59/900.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.06

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