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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.90, 1,241.79 and 679.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.90, 1,241.79 and 679.74 is: 936.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.90 : 1,241.79 = 679.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.90/1,241.79 = 679.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.90x = 1,241.79 × 679.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.90x = 844,094.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,094.33/900.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.95

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