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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.88, 1,241.22 and 752.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.88, 1,241.22 and 752.52 is: 1,037.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.88 : 1,241.22 = 752.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.88/1,241.22 = 752.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.88x = 1,241.22 × 752.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.88x = 934,042.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,042.87/899.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.96

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