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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.88, 1,240.73 and 651.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.88, 1,240.73 and 651.11 is: 897.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.88 : 1,240.73 = 651.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.88/1,240.73 = 651.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.88x = 1,240.73 × 651.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.88x = 807,842.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,842.25/899.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.72

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