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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.43, 1,242.71 and 507.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.43, 1,242.71 and 507.53 is: 700.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.43 : 1,242.71 = 507.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.43/1,242.71 = 507.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.43x = 1,242.71 × 507.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.43x = 630,712.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,712.61/900.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.46

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