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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.51, 1,349.19 and 536.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.51, 1,349.19 and 536.63 is: 804.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.51 : 1,349.19 = 536.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.51/1,349.19 = 536.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.51x = 1,349.19 × 536.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.51x = 724,009.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,009.08/899.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.90

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