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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.22, 1,240.90 and 500.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.22, 1,240.90 and 500.88 is: 691.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.22 : 1,240.90 = 500.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.22/1,240.90 = 500.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.22x = 1,240.90 × 500.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.22x = 621,540.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,540.74/899.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.20

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