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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.46, 1,241.06 and 545.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.46, 1,241.06 and 545.30 is: 752.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.46 : 1,241.06 = 545.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.46/1,241.06 = 545.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.46x = 1,241.06 × 545.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.46x = 676,750.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,750.02/899.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.40

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