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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.36, 1,240.50 and 550.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.36, 1,240.50 and 550.22 is: 758.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.36 : 1,240.50 = 550.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.36/1,240.50 = 550.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.36x = 1,240.50 × 550.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.36x = 682,547.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,547.91/899.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.93

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