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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.04, 1,241.49 and 677.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.04, 1,241.49 and 677.60 is: 935.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.04 : 1,241.49 = 677.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.04/1,241.49 = 677.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.04x = 1,241.49 × 677.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.04x = 841,233.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,233.62/899.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.70

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