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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.28, 1,240.83 and 615.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.28, 1,240.83 and 615.38 is: 849.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.28 : 1,240.83 = 615.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.28/1,240.83 = 615.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.28x = 1,240.83 × 615.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.28x = 763,575.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,575.76/899.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.10

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