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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.20, 1,240.90 and 526.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.20, 1,240.90 and 526.40 is: 726.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.20 : 1,240.90 = 526.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.20/1,240.90 = 526.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.20x = 1,240.90 × 526.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.20x = 653,203.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,203.56/899.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.43

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