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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.16, 1,240.62 and 549.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.16, 1,240.62 and 549.72 is: 758.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.16 : 1,240.62 = 549.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.16/1,240.62 = 549.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.16x = 1,240.62 × 549.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.16x = 681,993.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,993.63/899.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.48

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