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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.50, 1,242.77 and 502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.50, 1,242.77 and 502.20 is: 693.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.50 : 1,242.77 = 502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.50/1,242.77 = 502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.50x = 1,242.77 × 502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.50x = 624,116.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,116.58/900.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.08

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