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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.07, 1,348.62 and 573.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.07, 1,348.62 and 573.69 is: 860.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.07 : 1,348.62 = 573.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.07/1,348.62 = 573.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.07x = 1,348.62 × 573.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.07x = 773,689.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,689.81/899.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.54

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