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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.03, 1,240.83 and 525.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.03, 1,240.83 and 525.99 is: 725.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.03 : 1,240.83 = 525.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.03/1,240.83 = 525.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.03x = 1,240.83 × 525.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.03x = 652,661.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,661.54/899.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.96

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