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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.07, 1,240.82 and 751.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.07, 1,240.82 and 751.47 is: 1,037.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.07 : 1,240.82 = 751.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.07/1,240.82 = 751.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.07x = 1,240.82 × 751.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.07x = 932,439.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,439.01/899.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.12

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