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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.32, 1,348.98 and 508.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.32, 1,348.98 and 508.36 is: 762.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.32 : 1,348.98 = 508.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.32/1,348.98 = 508.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.32x = 1,348.98 × 508.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.32x = 685,767.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,767.47/899.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.54

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