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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.46, 1,241.37 and 550.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.46, 1,241.37 and 550.17 is: 759.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.46 : 1,241.37 = 550.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.46/1,241.37 = 550.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.46x = 1,241.37 × 550.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.46x = 682,964.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,964.53/899.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.31

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