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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.06, 1,347.06 and 508.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.06, 1,347.06 and 508.82 is: 762.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.06 : 1,347.06 = 508.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.06/1,347.06 = 508.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.06x = 1,347.06 × 508.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.06x = 685,411.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,411.07/899.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.36

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