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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.77, 1,242.26 and 606.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.77, 1,242.26 and 606.44 is: 836.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.77 : 1,242.26 = 606.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.77/1,242.26 = 606.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.77x = 1,242.26 × 606.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.77x = 753,353.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,353.22/900.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.34

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