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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.01, 1,240.38 and 549.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.01, 1,240.38 and 549.63 is: 758.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.01 : 1,240.38 = 549.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.01/1,240.38 = 549.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.01x = 1,240.38 × 549.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.01x = 681,750.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,750.06/899.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.33

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