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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.08, 1,240.76 and 526.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.08, 1,240.76 and 526.01 is: 725.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.08 : 1,240.76 = 526.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.08/1,240.76 = 526.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.08x = 1,240.76 × 526.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.08x = 652,647.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,647.28/899.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.91

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