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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.35, 1,343.01 and 777.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.35, 1,343.01 and 777.91 is: 1,161.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.35 : 1,343.01 = 777.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.35/1,343.01 = 777.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.35x = 1,343.01 × 777.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.35x = 1,044,740.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,740.91/899.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.66

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