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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.57, 1,347.37 and 587.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.57, 1,347.37 and 587.67 is: 880.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.57 : 1,347.37 = 587.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.57/1,347.37 = 587.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.57x = 1,347.37 × 587.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.57x = 791,799.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,799.99/899.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.20

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