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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.88, 1,243.21 and 486.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.88, 1,243.21 and 486.88 is: 671.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.88 : 1,243.21 = 486.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.88/1,243.21 = 486.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.88x = 1,243.21 × 486.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.88x = 605,287.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,287.87/900.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.89

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