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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.16, 1,240.20 and 549.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.16, 1,240.20 and 549.78 is: 758.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.16 : 1,240.20 = 549.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.16/1,240.20 = 549.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.16x = 1,240.20 × 549.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.16x = 681,837.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,837.16/899.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.30

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