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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.99, 1,243.15 and 551.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.99, 1,243.15 and 551.68 is: 761.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.99 : 1,243.15 = 551.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.99/1,243.15 = 551.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.99x = 1,243.15 × 551.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.99x = 685,816.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,816.50/900.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.18

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