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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.06, 1,240.32 and 549.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.06, 1,240.32 and 549.70 is: 758.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.06 : 1,240.32 = 549.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.06/1,240.32 = 549.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.06x = 1,240.32 × 549.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.06x = 681,803.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,803.90/899.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.35

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