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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.58, 1,242.80 and 507.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.58, 1,242.80 and 507.61 is: 700.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.58 : 1,242.80 = 507.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.58/1,242.80 = 507.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.58x = 1,242.80 × 507.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.58x = 630,857.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,857.71/900.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.50

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