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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.69, 1,242.80 and 502.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.69, 1,242.80 and 502.29 is: 693.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.69 : 1,242.80 = 502.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.69/1,242.80 = 502.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.69x = 1,242.80 × 502.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.69x = 624,247.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,247.27/900.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.08

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