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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.02, 1,240.10 and 688.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.02, 1,240.10 and 688.87 is: 950.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.02 : 1,240.10 = 688.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.02/1,240.10 = 688.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.02x = 1,240.10 × 688.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.02x = 854,262.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,262.18/899.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.21

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