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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.02, 1,240.86 and 549.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.02, 1,240.86 and 549.82 is: 758.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.02 : 1,240.86 = 549.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.02/1,240.86 = 549.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.02x = 1,240.86 × 549.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.02x = 682,249.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,249.65/899.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.88

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