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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.53, 1,241.30 and 604.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.53, 1,241.30 and 604.75 is: 834.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.53 : 1,241.30 = 604.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.53/1,241.30 = 604.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.53x = 1,241.30 × 604.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.53x = 750,671.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,671.48/899.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.52

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