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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.68, 1,243.42 and 607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.68, 1,243.42 and 607.50 is: 838.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.68 : 1,243.42 = 607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.68/1,243.42 = 607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.68x = 1,243.42 × 607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.68x = 755,377.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,377.65/900.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.67

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