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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.20, 1,242.06 and 735.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.20, 1,242.06 and 735.40 is: 1,015.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.20 : 1,242.06 = 735.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.20/1,242.06 = 735.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.20x = 1,242.06 × 735.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.20x = 913,410.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,410.92/899.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.80

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