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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.64, 1,241.55 and 550.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.64, 1,241.55 and 550.38 is: 759.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.64 : 1,241.55 = 550.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.64/1,241.55 = 550.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.64x = 1,241.55 × 550.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.64x = 683,324.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,324.29/899.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.55

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