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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.82, 1,243.16 and 502.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.82, 1,243.16 and 502.50 is: 693.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.82 : 1,243.16 = 502.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.82/1,243.16 = 502.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.82x = 1,243.16 × 502.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.82x = 624,687.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,687.90/900.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.47

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