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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.22, 1,349.40 and 655.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.22, 1,349.40 and 655.14 is: 983.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.22 : 1,349.40 = 655.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.22/1,349.40 = 655.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.22x = 1,349.40 × 655.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.22x = 884,045.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,045.92/899.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.13

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