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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.13, 1,346.55 and 573.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.13, 1,346.55 and 573.51 is: 858.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.13 : 1,346.55 = 573.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.13/1,346.55 = 573.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.13x = 1,346.55 × 573.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.13x = 772,259.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,259.89/899.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.90

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