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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.56, 1,241.46 and 550.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.56, 1,241.46 and 550.24 is: 759.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.56 : 1,241.46 = 550.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.56/1,241.46 = 550.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.56x = 1,241.46 × 550.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.56x = 683,100.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,100.95/899.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.37

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