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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.28, 1,241.24 and 700.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.28, 1,241.24 and 700.11 is: 966.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.28 : 1,241.24 = 700.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.28/1,241.24 = 700.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.28x = 1,241.24 × 700.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.28x = 869,001.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,001.04/899.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.33

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