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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.40, 1,347.96 and 808.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.40, 1,347.96 and 808.08 is: 1,211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.40 : 1,347.96 = 808.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.40/1,347.96 = 808.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.40x = 1,347.96 × 808.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.40x = 1,089,259.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,259.52/899.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.10

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