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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.08, 1,240.83 and 549.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.08, 1,240.83 and 549.56 is: 758.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.08 : 1,240.83 = 549.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.08/1,240.83 = 549.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.08x = 1,240.83 × 549.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.08x = 681,910.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,910.53/899.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.45

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