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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.72, 1,243.22 and 638.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.72, 1,243.22 and 638.82 is: 881.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.72 : 1,243.22 = 638.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.72/1,243.22 = 638.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.72x = 1,243.22 × 638.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.72x = 794,193.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,193.80/900.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.73

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