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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.92, 1,241.82 and 550.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.92, 1,241.82 and 550.60 is: 759.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.92 : 1,241.82 = 550.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.92/1,241.82 = 550.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.92x = 1,241.82 × 550.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.92x = 683,746.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,746.09/899.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.79

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