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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.40, 1,241.18 and 550.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.40, 1,241.18 and 550.09 is: 759.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.40 : 1,241.18 = 550.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.40/1,241.18 = 550.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.40x = 1,241.18 × 550.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.40x = 682,760.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,760.71/899.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.13

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