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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.07, 1,241.15 and 678.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.07, 1,241.15 and 678.11 is: 936.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.07 : 1,241.15 = 678.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.07/1,241.15 = 678.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.07x = 1,241.15 × 678.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.07x = 841,626.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,626.63/899.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.11

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