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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.38, 1,349.49 and 514.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.38, 1,349.49 and 514.63 is: 772.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.38 : 1,349.49 = 514.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.38/1,349.49 = 514.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.38x = 1,349.49 × 514.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.38x = 694,481.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,481.29/899.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.18

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