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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.44, 1,242.59 and 507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.44, 1,242.59 and 507.44 is: 700.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.44 : 1,242.59 = 507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.44/1,242.59 = 507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.44x = 1,242.59 × 507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.44x = 630,531.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,531.12/900.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.25

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