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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.19, 1,346.34 and 751.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.19, 1,346.34 and 751.77 is: 1,125.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.19 : 1,346.34 = 751.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.19/1,346.34 = 751.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.19x = 1,346.34 × 751.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.19x = 1,012,131.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,131.29/899.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.61

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