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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.89, 1,244.03 and 679.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.89, 1,244.03 and 679.44 is: 938.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.89 : 1,244.03 = 679.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.89/1,244.03 = 679.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.89x = 1,244.03 × 679.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.89x = 845,240.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,240.35/900.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.23

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