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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.12, 1,346.25 and 738.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.12, 1,346.25 and 738.74 is: 1,106.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.12 : 1,346.25 = 738.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.12/1,346.25 = 738.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.12x = 1,346.25 × 738.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.12x = 994,528.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,528.73/899.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.11

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