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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.52, 1,240.83 and 584.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.52, 1,240.83 and 584.16 is: 805.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.52 : 1,240.83 = 584.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.52/1,240.83 = 584.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.52x = 1,240.83 × 584.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.52x = 724,843.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,843.25/899.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.81

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