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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.32, 1,351.50 and 534.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.32, 1,351.50 and 534.28 is: 802.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.32 : 1,351.50 = 534.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.32/1,351.50 = 534.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.32x = 1,351.50 × 534.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.32x = 722,079.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,079.42/899.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.92

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