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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.07, 1,240.86 and 677.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.07, 1,240.86 and 677.63 is: 935.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.07 : 1,240.86 = 677.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.07/1,240.86 = 677.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.07x = 1,240.86 × 677.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.07x = 840,843.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,843.96/899.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.24

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