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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.87, 1,242.98 and 546.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.87, 1,242.98 and 546.78 is: 754.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.87 : 1,242.98 = 546.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.87/1,242.98 = 546.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.87x = 1,242.98 × 546.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.87x = 679,635.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,635.13/900.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.42

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