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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.61, 1,240.85 and 550.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.61, 1,240.85 and 550.47 is: 759.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.61 : 1,240.85 = 550.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.61/1,240.85 = 550.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.61x = 1,240.85 × 550.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.61x = 683,047.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,047.95/899.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.27

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