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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.04, 1,240.61 and 525.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.04, 1,240.61 and 525.97 is: 725.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.04 : 1,240.61 = 525.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.04/1,240.61 = 525.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.04x = 1,240.61 × 525.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.04x = 652,517.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,517.91/899.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.79

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