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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.10, 1,240.34 and 650.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.10, 1,240.34 and 650.03 is: 896.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.10 : 1,240.34 = 650.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.10/1,240.34 = 650.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.10x = 1,240.34 × 650.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.10x = 806,248.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,248.76/899.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.73

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