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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.96, 1,243.68 and 606.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.96, 1,243.68 and 606.12 is: 836.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.96 : 1,243.68 = 606.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.96/1,243.68 = 606.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.96x = 1,243.68 × 606.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.96x = 753,819.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,819.32/900.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.68

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