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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.40, 1,238.28 and 699.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.40, 1,238.28 and 699.99 is: 963.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.40 : 1,238.28 = 699.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.40/1,238.28 = 699.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.40x = 1,238.28 × 699.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.40x = 866,780.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,780.99/899.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.73

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