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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.01, 1,241.01 and 651.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.01, 1,241.01 and 651.54 is: 899.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.01 : 1,241.01 = 651.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.01/1,241.01 = 651.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.01x = 1,241.01 × 651.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.01x = 808,567.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,567.66/899.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.40

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