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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.45, 1,242.77 and 585.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.45, 1,242.77 and 585.27 is: 807.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.45 : 1,242.77 = 585.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.45/1,242.77 = 585.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.45x = 1,242.77 × 585.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.45x = 727,353.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,353.07/900.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.77

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