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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.10, 1,241.07 and 663.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.10, 1,241.07 and 663.32 is: 915.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.10 : 1,241.07 = 663.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.10/1,241.07 = 663.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.10x = 1,241.07 × 663.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.10x = 823,226.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,226.55/899.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.61

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