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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.55, 1,240.86 and 526.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.55, 1,240.86 and 526.45 is: 726.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.55 : 1,240.86 = 526.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.55/1,240.86 = 526.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.55x = 1,240.86 × 526.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.55x = 653,250.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,250.75/899.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.20

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