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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.75, 1,241.08 and 620.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.75, 1,241.08 and 620.01 is: 855.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.75 : 1,241.08 = 620.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.75/1,241.08 = 620.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.75x = 1,241.08 × 620.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.75x = 769,480.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,480.46/899.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.21

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