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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.62, 1,243.31 and 606.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.62, 1,243.31 and 606.39 is: 837.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.62 : 1,243.31 = 606.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.62/1,243.31 = 606.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.62x = 1,243.31 × 606.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.62x = 753,930.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,930.75/900.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.12

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