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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.36, 1,242.18 and 589.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.36, 1,242.18 and 589.32 is: 813.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.36 : 1,242.18 = 589.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.36/1,242.18 = 589.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.36x = 1,242.18 × 589.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.36x = 732,041.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,041.52/900.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.05

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