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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.54, 1,242.81 and 651.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.54, 1,242.81 and 651.78 is: 899.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.54 : 1,242.81 = 651.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.54/1,242.81 = 651.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.54x = 1,242.81 × 651.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.54x = 810,038.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,038.70/900.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.50

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