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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.58, 1,241.31 and 526.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.58, 1,241.31 and 526.49 is: 726.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.58 : 1,241.31 = 526.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.58/1,241.31 = 526.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.58x = 1,241.31 × 526.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.58x = 653,537.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,537.30/899.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.49

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