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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.22, 1,241.18 and 584.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.22, 1,241.18 and 584.49 is: 806.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.22 : 1,241.18 = 584.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.22/1,241.18 = 584.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.22x = 1,241.18 × 584.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.22x = 725,448.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,448.17/899.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.76

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