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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.63, 1,242.81 and 502.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.63, 1,242.81 and 502.32 is: 693.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.63 : 1,242.81 = 502.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.63/1,242.81 = 502.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.63x = 1,242.81 × 502.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.63x = 624,288.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,288.32/900.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.17

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