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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.04, 1,349.04 and 386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.04, 1,349.04 and 386 is: 579.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.04 : 1,349.04 = 386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.04/1,349.04 = 386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.04x = 1,349.04 × 386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.04x = 520,729.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,729.44/899.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.21

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