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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.93, 1,243.34 and 502.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.93, 1,243.34 and 502.62 is: 693.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.93 : 1,243.34 = 502.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.93/1,243.34 = 502.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.93x = 1,243.34 × 502.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.93x = 624,925.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,925.04/900.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.64

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