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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.03, 1,240.79 and 526.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.03, 1,240.79 and 526.10 is: 726.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.03 : 1,240.79 = 526.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.03/1,240.79 = 526.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.03x = 1,240.79 × 526.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.03x = 652,770.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,770.78/899.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.08

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