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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.40, 1,349.10 and 680.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.40, 1,349.10 and 680.70 is: 1,021.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.40 : 1,349.10 = 680.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.40/1,349.10 = 680.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.40x = 1,349.10 × 680.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.40x = 918,332.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,332.37/899.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.05

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