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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.94, 1,241.82 and 526.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.94, 1,241.82 and 526.94 is: 727.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.94 : 1,241.82 = 526.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.94/1,241.82 = 526.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.94x = 1,241.82 × 526.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.94x = 654,364.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,364.63/899.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.12

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