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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.09, 1,347.52 and 574.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.09, 1,347.52 and 574.55 is: 861.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.09 : 1,347.52 = 574.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.09/1,347.52 = 574.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.09x = 1,347.52 × 574.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.09x = 774,217.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,217.62/899.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.11

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