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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.90, 1,242.94 and 586.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.90, 1,242.94 and 586.55 is: 809.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.90 : 1,242.94 = 586.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.90/1,242.94 = 586.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.90x = 1,242.94 × 586.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.90x = 729,046.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,046.46/900.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.24

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