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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.62, 1,348.46 and 514.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.62, 1,348.46 and 514.18 is: 770.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.62 : 1,348.46 = 514.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.62/1,348.46 = 514.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.62x = 1,348.46 × 514.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.62x = 693,351.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,351.16/899.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.72

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