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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.35, 1,349.03 and 534.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.35, 1,349.03 and 534.85 is: 802.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.35 : 1,349.03 = 534.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.35/1,349.03 = 534.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.35x = 1,349.03 × 534.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.35x = 721,528.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,528.70/899.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.28

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