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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.22, 1,239.84 and 774.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.22, 1,239.84 and 774.66 is: 1,068.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.22 : 1,239.84 = 774.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.22/1,239.84 = 774.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.22x = 1,239.84 × 774.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.22x = 960,454.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,454.45/899.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.10

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