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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.10, 1,239.91 and 526.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.10, 1,239.91 and 526.10 is: 725.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.10 : 1,239.91 = 526.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.10/1,239.91 = 526.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.10x = 1,239.91 × 526.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.10x = 652,309.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,309.14/899.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.51

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