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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.72, 1,242.96 and 507.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.72, 1,242.96 and 507.74 is: 700.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.72 : 1,242.96 = 507.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.72/1,242.96 = 507.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.72x = 1,242.96 × 507.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.72x = 631,100.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,100.51/900.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.66

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