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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.72, 1,241.62 and 550.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.72, 1,241.62 and 550.41 is: 759.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.72 : 1,241.62 = 550.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.72/1,241.62 = 550.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.72x = 1,241.62 × 550.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.72x = 683,394.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,394.03/899.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.56

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