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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.30, 1,242.46 and 522.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.30, 1,242.46 and 522.22 is: 720.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.30 : 1,242.46 = 522.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.30/1,242.46 = 522.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.30x = 1,242.46 × 522.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.30x = 648,837.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,837.46/900.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.69

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