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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.06, 1,339.65 and 802.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.06, 1,339.65 and 802.13 is: 1,195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.06 : 1,339.65 = 802.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.06/1,339.65 = 802.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.06x = 1,339.65 × 802.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.06x = 1,074,571.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,571.65/899.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.21

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