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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.88, 1,243.86 and 621.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.88, 1,243.86 and 621.10 is: 857.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.88 : 1,243.86 = 621.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.88/1,243.86 = 621.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.88x = 1,243.86 × 621.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.88x = 772,561.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,561.45/900.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.56

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