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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.66, 1,347.73 and 801.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.66, 1,347.73 and 801.71 is: 1,200.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.66 : 1,347.73 = 801.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.66/1,347.73 = 801.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.66x = 1,347.73 × 801.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.66x = 1,080,479.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,479.88/899.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.98

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