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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.06, 1,240.92 and 567.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.06, 1,240.92 and 567.50 is: 783.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.06 : 1,240.92 = 567.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.06/1,240.92 = 567.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.06x = 1,240.92 × 567.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.06x = 704,215.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,215.90/899.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.28

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