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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.77, 1,348.42 and 680.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.77, 1,348.42 and 680.22 is: 1,019.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.77 : 1,348.42 = 680.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.77/1,348.42 = 680.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.77x = 1,348.42 × 680.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.77x = 917,222.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,222.25/899.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.40

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