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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.98, 1,241.53 and 679.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.98, 1,241.53 and 679.25 is: 937.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.98 : 1,241.53 = 679.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.98/1,241.53 = 679.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.98x = 1,241.53 × 679.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.98x = 843,310.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,310.66/899.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.04

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