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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.61, 1,241.42 and 526.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.61, 1,241.42 and 526.64 is: 726.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.61 : 1,241.42 = 526.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.61/1,241.42 = 526.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.61x = 1,241.42 × 526.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.61x = 653,772.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,772.59/899.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.73

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