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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.52, 1,347.84 and 865.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.52, 1,347.84 and 865.76 is: 1,297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.52 : 1,347.84 = 865.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.52/1,347.84 = 865.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.52x = 1,347.84 × 865.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.52x = 1,166,905.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,905.96/899.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.25

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