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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.06, 1,240.22 and 583.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.06, 1,240.22 and 583.90 is: 805.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.06 : 1,240.22 = 583.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.06/1,240.22 = 583.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.06x = 1,240.22 × 583.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.06x = 724,162.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,162.82/899.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.47

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