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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.04, 1,240.20 and 651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.04, 1,240.20 and 651 is: 898.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.04 : 1,240.20 = 651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.04/1,240.20 = 651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.04x = 1,240.20 × 651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.04x = 807,370.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,370.20/899.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.04

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