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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.72, 1,243.34 and 704.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.72, 1,243.34 and 704.29 is: 972.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.72 : 1,243.34 = 704.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.72/1,243.34 = 704.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.72x = 1,243.34 × 704.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.72x = 875,668.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,668.41/900.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.19

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