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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.24, 1,241.04 and 605.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.24, 1,241.04 and 605.12 is: 835.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.24 : 1,241.04 = 605.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.24/1,241.04 = 605.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.24x = 1,241.04 × 605.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.24x = 750,978.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,978.12/899.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.13

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