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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.67, 1,349.07 and 534.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.67, 1,349.07 and 534.36 is: 801.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.67 : 1,349.07 = 534.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.67/1,349.07 = 534.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.67x = 1,349.07 × 534.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.67x = 720,889.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,889.05/899.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.28

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