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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.28, 1,239.83 and 686.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.28, 1,239.83 and 686.96 is: 947.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.28 : 1,239.83 = 686.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.28/1,239.83 = 686.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.28x = 1,239.83 × 686.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.28x = 851,703.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,703.98/899.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.10

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