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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.22, 1,240.58 and 526.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.22, 1,240.58 and 526.06 is: 725.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.22 : 1,240.58 = 526.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.22/1,240.58 = 526.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.22x = 1,240.58 × 526.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.22x = 652,619.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,619.51/899.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.76

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