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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.04, 1,240.77 and 526.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.04, 1,240.77 and 526.14 is: 726.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.04 : 1,240.77 = 526.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.04/1,240.77 = 526.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.04x = 1,240.77 × 526.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.04x = 652,818.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,818.73/899.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.13

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