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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.25, 1,349.28 and 514.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.25, 1,349.28 and 514.50 is: 771.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.25 : 1,349.28 = 514.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.25/1,349.28 = 514.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.25x = 1,349.28 × 514.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.25x = 694,204.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,204.56/899.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.98

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