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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.38, 1,241.06 and 663.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.38, 1,241.06 and 663.46 is: 915.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.38 : 1,241.06 = 663.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.38/1,241.06 = 663.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.38x = 1,241.06 × 663.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.38x = 823,387.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,387.25/899.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.50

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