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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.10, 1,240.73 and 549.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.10, 1,240.73 and 549.79 is: 758.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.10 : 1,240.73 = 549.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.10/1,240.73 = 549.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.10x = 1,240.73 × 549.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.10x = 682,137.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,137.16/899.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.69

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