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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.34, 1,239.87 and 599.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.34, 1,239.87 and 599.97 is: 827.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.34 : 1,239.87 = 599.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.34/1,239.87 = 599.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.34x = 1,239.87 × 599.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.34x = 743,884.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,884.80/899.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.15

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