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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.76, 1,349.76 and 534.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.76, 1,349.76 and 534.12 is: 801.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.76 : 1,349.76 = 534.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.76/1,349.76 = 534.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.76x = 1,349.76 × 534.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.76x = 720,933.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,933.81/899.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.25

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