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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.56, 1,242.83 and 502.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.56, 1,242.83 and 502.25 is: 693.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.56 : 1,242.83 = 502.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.56/1,242.83 = 502.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.56x = 1,242.83 × 502.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.56x = 624,211.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,211.37/900.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.14

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