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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.28, 1,242.44 and 751.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.28, 1,242.44 and 751.44 is: 1,038.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.28 : 1,242.44 = 751.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.28/1,242.44 = 751.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.28x = 1,242.44 × 751.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.28x = 933,619.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,619.11/899.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.19

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