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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.16, 1,347.82 and 682.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.16, 1,347.82 and 682.28 is: 1,022.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.16 : 1,347.82 = 682.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.16/1,347.82 = 682.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.16x = 1,347.82 × 682.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.16x = 919,590.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,590.63/899.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.72

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