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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.40, 1,242.14 and 551.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.40, 1,242.14 and 551.02 is: 760.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.40 : 1,242.14 = 551.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.40/1,242.14 = 551.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.40x = 1,242.14 × 551.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.40x = 684,443.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,443.98/900.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.16

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