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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.19, 1,349.53 and 770.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.19, 1,349.53 and 770.02 is: 1,155.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.19 : 1,349.53 = 770.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.19/1,349.53 = 770.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.19x = 1,349.53 × 770.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.19x = 1,039,159.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,159.79/899.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.66

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