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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.12, 1,349.16 and 509.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.12, 1,349.16 and 509.12 is: 763.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.12 : 1,349.16 = 509.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.12/1,349.16 = 509.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.12x = 1,349.16 × 509.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.12x = 686,884.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,884.34/899.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.95

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