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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.76, 1,349.68 and 655.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.76, 1,349.68 and 655.12 is: 982.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.76 : 1,349.68 = 655.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.76/1,349.68 = 655.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.76x = 1,349.68 × 655.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.76x = 884,202.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,202.36/899.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.71

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