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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.16, 1,241.46 and 550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.16, 1,241.46 and 550.08 is: 759.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.16 : 1,241.46 = 550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.16/1,241.46 = 550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.16x = 1,241.46 × 550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.16x = 682,902.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,902.32/899.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.49

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