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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.20, 1,347.36 and 755.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.20, 1,347.36 and 755.20 is: 1,131.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.20 : 1,347.36 = 755.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.20/1,347.36 = 755.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.20x = 1,347.36 × 755.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.20x = 1,017,526.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,526.27/899.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.59

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