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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.76, 1,241.49 and 690.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.76, 1,241.49 and 690.18 is: 952.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.76 : 1,241.49 = 690.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.76/1,241.49 = 690.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.76x = 1,241.49 × 690.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.76x = 856,851.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,851.57/899.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.31

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