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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.54, 1,241.88 and 620.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.54, 1,241.88 and 620.82 is: 856.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.54 : 1,241.88 = 620.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.54/1,241.88 = 620.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.54x = 1,241.88 × 620.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.54x = 770,983.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,983.94/900.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.14

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