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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.33, 1,241.33 and 550.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.33, 1,241.33 and 550.37 is: 759.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.33 : 1,241.33 = 550.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.33/1,241.33 = 550.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.33x = 1,241.33 × 550.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.33x = 683,190.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,190.79/899.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.67

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