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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.31, 1,240.88 and 545.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.31, 1,240.88 and 545.14 is: 752.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.31 : 1,240.88 = 545.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.31/1,240.88 = 545.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.31x = 1,240.88 × 545.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.31x = 676,453.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,453.32/899.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.19

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