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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.50, 1,349.26 and 291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.50, 1,349.26 and 291.50 is: 437.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.50 : 1,349.26 = 291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.50/1,349.26 = 291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.50x = 1,349.26 × 291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.50x = 393,309.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,309.29/899.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.25

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