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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.73, 1,243.01 and 502.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.73, 1,243.01 and 502.39 is: 693.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.73 : 1,243.01 = 502.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.73/1,243.01 = 502.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.73x = 1,243.01 × 502.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.73x = 624,477.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,477.64/900.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.30

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