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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.96, 1,241.94 and 550.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.96, 1,241.94 and 550.66 is: 759.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.96 : 1,241.94 = 550.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.96/1,241.94 = 550.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.96x = 1,241.94 × 550.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.96x = 683,886.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,886.68/899.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.91

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