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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.14, 1,240.70 and 526.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.14, 1,240.70 and 526.12 is: 725.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.14 : 1,240.70 = 526.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.14/1,240.70 = 526.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.14x = 1,240.70 × 526.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.14x = 652,757.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,757.08/899.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.98

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