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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.64, 1,348.02 and 533.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.64, 1,348.02 and 533.97 is: 800.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.64 : 1,348.02 = 533.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.64/1,348.02 = 533.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.64x = 1,348.02 × 533.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.64x = 719,802.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,802.24/899.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.10

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