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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.85, 1,241.81 and 545.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.85, 1,241.81 and 545.83 is: 753.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.85 : 1,241.81 = 545.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.85/1,241.81 = 545.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.85x = 1,241.81 × 545.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.85x = 677,817.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,817.15/899.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.26

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