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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.77, 1,348.50 and 876.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.77, 1,348.50 and 876.70 is: 1,313.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.77 : 1,348.50 = 876.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.77/1,348.50 = 876.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.77x = 1,348.50 × 876.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.77x = 1,182,229.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,229.95/899.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.92

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