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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.57, 1,349.62 and 699.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.57, 1,349.62 and 699.16 is: 1,048.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.57 : 1,349.62 = 699.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.57/1,349.62 = 699.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.57x = 1,349.62 × 699.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.57x = 943,594.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,594.42/899.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.93

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