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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.73, 1,242.95 and 502.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.73, 1,242.95 and 502.38 is: 693.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.73 : 1,242.95 = 502.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.73/1,242.95 = 502.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.73x = 1,242.95 × 502.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.73x = 624,431.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,431.45/900.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.25

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