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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.44, 1,348.26 and 775.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.44, 1,348.26 and 775.54 is: 1,162.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.44 : 1,348.26 = 775.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.44/1,348.26 = 775.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.44x = 1,348.26 × 775.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.44x = 1,045,629.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,629.56/899.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.53

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