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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.22, 1,354.95 and 740.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.22, 1,354.95 and 740.46 is: 1,115.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.22 : 1,354.95 = 740.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.22/1,354.95 = 740.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.22x = 1,354.95 × 740.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.22x = 1,003,286.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,286.28/899.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.73

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