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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.82, 1,242.49 and 585.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.82, 1,242.49 and 585.50 is: 807.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.82 : 1,242.49 = 585.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.82/1,242.49 = 585.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.82x = 1,242.49 × 585.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.82x = 727,474.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,474.88/900.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.57

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