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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.90, 1,241.83 and 545.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.90, 1,241.83 and 545.86 is: 753.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.90 : 1,241.83 = 545.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.90/1,241.83 = 545.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.90x = 1,241.83 × 545.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.90x = 677,863.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,863.96/899.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.27

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