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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.95, 1,240.68 and 700.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.95, 1,240.68 and 700.16 is: 965.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.95 : 1,240.68 = 700.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.95/1,240.68 = 700.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.95x = 1,240.68 × 700.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.95x = 868,674.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,674.51/899.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.25

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