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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.37, 1,241.60 and 550.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.37, 1,241.60 and 550.26 is: 759.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.37 : 1,241.60 = 550.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.37/1,241.60 = 550.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.37x = 1,241.60 × 550.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.37x = 683,200.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,200.06/899.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.64

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