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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.68, 1,242.36 and 551

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.68, 1,242.36 and 551 is: 760.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.68 : 1,242.36 = 551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.68/1,242.36 = 551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.68x = 1,242.36 × 551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.68x = 684,540.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,540.36/900.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.03

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