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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.48, 1,244.46 and 679.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.48, 1,244.46 and 679.34 is: 938.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.48 : 1,244.46 = 679.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.48/1,244.46 = 679.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.48x = 1,244.46 × 679.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.48x = 845,411.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,411.46/900.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.85

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