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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.70, 1,243.56 and 582.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.70, 1,243.56 and 582.25 is: 803.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.70 : 1,243.56 = 582.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.70/1,243.56 = 582.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.70x = 1,243.56 × 582.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.70x = 724,053.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,053.68/900.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.88

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