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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.46, 1,346.76 and 573.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.46, 1,346.76 and 573.84 is: 859.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.46 : 1,346.76 = 573.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.46/1,346.76 = 573.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.46x = 1,346.76 × 573.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.46x = 772,824.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,824.76/899.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.21

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