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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.61, 1,350.36 and 570.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.61, 1,350.36 and 570.93 is: 856.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.61 : 1,350.36 = 570.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.61/1,350.36 = 570.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.61x = 1,350.36 × 570.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.61x = 770,961.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,961.03/899.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.99

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