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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.74, 1,349.61 and 275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.74, 1,349.61 and 275.04 is: 412.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.74 : 1,349.61 = 275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.74/1,349.61 = 275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.74x = 1,349.61 × 275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.74x = 371,196.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,196.73/899.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.56

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