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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.11, 1,240.15 and 549.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.11, 1,240.15 and 549.97 is: 758.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.11 : 1,240.15 = 549.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.11/1,240.15 = 549.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.11x = 1,240.15 × 549.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.11x = 682,045.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,045.30/899.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.58

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