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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.32, 1,242.34 and 550.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.32, 1,242.34 and 550.94 is: 760.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.32 : 1,242.34 = 550.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.32/1,242.34 = 550.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.32x = 1,242.34 × 550.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.32x = 684,447.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,447.21/900.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.23

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