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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.78, 1,241.52 and 550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.78, 1,241.52 and 550.40 is: 759.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.78 : 1,241.52 = 550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.78/1,241.52 = 550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.78x = 1,241.52 × 550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.78x = 683,332.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,332.61/899.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.44

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