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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.64, 1,240.98 and 619.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.64, 1,240.98 and 619.44 is: 854.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.64 : 1,240.98 = 619.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.64/1,240.98 = 619.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.64x = 1,240.98 × 619.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.64x = 768,712.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,712.65/899.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.47

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