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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.90, 1,243.44 and 542.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.90, 1,243.44 and 542.22 is: 748.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.90 : 1,243.44 = 542.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.90/1,243.44 = 542.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.90x = 1,243.44 × 542.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.90x = 674,218.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,218.04/900.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.38

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