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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.49, 1,346.94 and 534.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.49, 1,346.94 and 534.54 is: 800.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.49 : 1,346.94 = 534.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.49/1,346.94 = 534.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.49x = 1,346.94 × 534.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.49x = 719,993.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,993.31/899.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.45

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