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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.86, 1,243.11 and 507.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.86, 1,243.11 and 507.84 is: 700.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.86 : 1,243.11 = 507.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.86/1,243.11 = 507.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.86x = 1,243.11 × 507.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.86x = 631,300.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,300.98/900.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.78

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