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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.68, 1,242.94 and 507.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.68, 1,242.94 and 507.80 is: 700.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.68 : 1,242.94 = 507.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.68/1,242.94 = 507.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.68x = 1,242.94 × 507.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.68x = 631,164.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,164.93/900.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.76

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