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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.39, 1,346.64 and 665.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.39, 1,346.64 and 665.50 is: 996.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.39 : 1,346.64 = 665.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.39/1,346.64 = 665.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.39x = 1,346.64 × 665.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.39x = 896,188.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,188.92/899.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.44

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