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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.51, 1,240.45 and 545.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.51, 1,240.45 and 545.49 is: 752.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.51 : 1,240.45 = 545.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.51/1,240.45 = 545.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.51x = 1,240.45 × 545.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.51x = 676,644.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,644.14/899.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.24

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