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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.34, 1,242.09 and 526.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.34, 1,242.09 and 526.68 is: 726.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.34 : 1,242.09 = 526.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.34/1,242.09 = 526.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.34x = 1,242.09 × 526.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.34x = 654,183.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,183.96/900.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.60

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