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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.58, 1,348.43 and 573.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.58, 1,348.43 and 573.96 is: 860.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.58 : 1,348.43 = 573.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.58/1,348.43 = 573.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.58x = 1,348.43 × 573.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.58x = 773,942.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,942.01/899.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.34

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