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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.91, 1,241.90 and 526.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.91, 1,241.90 and 526.92 is: 727.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.91 : 1,241.90 = 526.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.91/1,241.90 = 526.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.91x = 1,241.90 × 526.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.91x = 654,381.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,381.95/899.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.17

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