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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.64, 1,348.50 and 552.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.64, 1,348.50 and 552.04 is: 827.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.64 : 1,348.50 = 552.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.64/1,348.50 = 552.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.64x = 1,348.50 × 552.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.64x = 744,425.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,425.94/899.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.47

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