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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.38, 1,242.45 and 507.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.38, 1,242.45 and 507.50 is: 700.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.38 : 1,242.45 = 507.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.38/1,242.45 = 507.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.38x = 1,242.45 × 507.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.38x = 630,543.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,543.38/900.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.31

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