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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.11, 1,348.84 and 351.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.11, 1,348.84 and 351.26 is: 526.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.11 : 1,348.84 = 351.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.11/1,348.84 = 351.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.11x = 1,348.84 × 351.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.11x = 473,790.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,790.32/899.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.95

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