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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.17, 1,240.98 and 545.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.17, 1,240.98 and 545.24 is: 752.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.17 : 1,240.98 = 545.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.17/1,240.98 = 545.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.17x = 1,240.98 × 545.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.17x = 676,623.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,623.00/899.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.50

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