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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.18, 1,241.03 and 526.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.18, 1,241.03 and 526.25 is: 726.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.18 : 1,241.03 = 526.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.18/1,241.03 = 526.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.18x = 1,241.03 × 526.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.18x = 653,092.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,092.04/899.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.32

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