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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.68, 1,350.60 and 576.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.68, 1,350.60 and 576.40 is: 865.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.68 : 1,350.60 = 576.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.68/1,350.60 = 576.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.68x = 1,350.60 × 576.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.68x = 778,485.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,485.84/899.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.29

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