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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.79, 1,242.14 and 526.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.79, 1,242.14 and 526.65 is: 727.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.79 : 1,242.14 = 526.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.79/1,242.14 = 526.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.79x = 1,242.14 × 526.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.79x = 654,165.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,165.74/899.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.02

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