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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.33, 1,242.69 and 586.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.33, 1,242.69 and 586.38 is: 809.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.33 : 1,242.69 = 586.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.33/1,242.69 = 586.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.33x = 1,242.69 × 586.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.33x = 728,689.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,689.66/900.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.36

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