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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.40, 1,349.28 and 553.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.40, 1,349.28 and 553.08 is: 829.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.40 : 1,349.28 = 553.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.40/1,349.28 = 553.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.40x = 1,349.28 × 553.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.40x = 746,259.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,259.78/899.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.73

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