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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.63, 1,241.10 and 638.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.63, 1,241.10 and 638.19 is: 879.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.63 : 1,241.10 = 638.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.63/1,241.10 = 638.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.63x = 1,241.10 × 638.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.63x = 792,057.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,057.61/900.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.45

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