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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.07, 1,348.59 and 351.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.07, 1,348.59 and 351.24 is: 526.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.07 : 1,348.59 = 351.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.07/1,348.59 = 351.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.07x = 1,348.59 × 351.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.07x = 473,678.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,678.75/899.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.85

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