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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.83, 1,241.65 and 526.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.83, 1,241.65 and 526.74 is: 726.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.83 : 1,241.65 = 526.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.83/1,241.65 = 526.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.83x = 1,241.65 × 526.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.83x = 654,026.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,026.72/899.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.83

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