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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.81, 1,242.08 and 605.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.81, 1,242.08 and 605.91 is: 836.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.81 : 1,242.08 = 605.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.81/1,242.08 = 605.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.81x = 1,242.08 × 605.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.81x = 752,585.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,585.66/899.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.39

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