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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.36, 1,242.68 and 606.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.36, 1,242.68 and 606.06 is: 836.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.36 : 1,242.68 = 606.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.36/1,242.68 = 606.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.36x = 1,242.68 × 606.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.36x = 753,135.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,135.61/900.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.48

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