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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.75, 1,241.72 and 550.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.75, 1,241.72 and 550.51 is: 759.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.75 : 1,241.72 = 550.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.75/1,241.72 = 550.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.75x = 1,241.72 × 550.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.75x = 683,579.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,579.28/899.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.74

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