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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.24, 1,344.74 and 653.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.24, 1,344.74 and 653.27 is: 976.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.24 : 1,344.74 = 653.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.24/1,344.74 = 653.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.24x = 1,344.74 × 653.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.24x = 878,468.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,468.31/899.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.91

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