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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.02, 1,241.22 and 651.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.02, 1,241.22 and 651.16 is: 899.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.02 : 1,241.22 = 651.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.02/1,241.22 = 651.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.02x = 1,241.22 × 651.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.02x = 808,232.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,232.82/899.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.02

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