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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.66, 1,243.41 and 622.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.66, 1,243.41 and 622.40 is: 859.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.66 : 1,243.41 = 622.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.66/1,243.41 = 622.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.66x = 1,243.41 × 622.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.66x = 773,889.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,889.05/900.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.24

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