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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.53, 1,242.74 and 507.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.53, 1,242.74 and 507.55 is: 700.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.53 : 1,242.74 = 507.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.53/1,242.74 = 507.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.53x = 1,242.74 × 507.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.53x = 630,753.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,753.18/900.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.43

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