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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.76, 1,241.80 and 550.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.76, 1,241.80 and 550.64 is: 759.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.76 : 1,241.80 = 550.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.76/1,241.80 = 550.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.76x = 1,241.80 × 550.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.76x = 683,784.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,784.75/899.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.96

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