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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.79, 1,242.77 and 507.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.79, 1,242.77 and 507.82 is: 700.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.79 : 1,242.77 = 507.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.79/1,242.77 = 507.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.79x = 1,242.77 × 507.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.79x = 631,103.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,103.46/900.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.61

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