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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.26, 1,349.21 and 351.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.26, 1,349.21 and 351.83 is: 527.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.26 : 1,349.21 = 351.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.26/1,349.21 = 351.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.26x = 1,349.21 × 351.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.26x = 474,690.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,690.80/899.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.87

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