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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.20, 1,242.23 and 712.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.20, 1,242.23 and 712.09 is: 983.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.20 : 1,242.23 = 712.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.20/1,242.23 = 712.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.20x = 1,242.23 × 712.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.20x = 884,579.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,579.56/899.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.74

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