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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.40, 1,242.63 and 507.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.40, 1,242.63 and 507.50 is: 700.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.40 : 1,242.63 = 507.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.40/1,242.63 = 507.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.40x = 1,242.63 × 507.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.40x = 630,625.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,625.97/900.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.39

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