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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.48, 1,349.99 and 509.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.48, 1,349.99 and 509.87 is: 765.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.48 : 1,349.99 = 509.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.48/1,349.99 = 509.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.48x = 1,349.99 × 509.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.48x = 688,319.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,319.40/899.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.24

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