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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.46, 1,242.66 and 502.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.46, 1,242.66 and 502.17 is: 693.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.46 : 1,242.66 = 502.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.46/1,242.66 = 502.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.46x = 1,242.66 × 502.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.46x = 624,026.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,026.57/900.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.01

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