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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.27, 1,349.43 and 534.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.27, 1,349.43 and 534.77 is: 802.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.27 : 1,349.43 = 534.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.27/1,349.43 = 534.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.27x = 1,349.43 × 534.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.27x = 721,634.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,634.68/899.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.47

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