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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.78, 1,349.82 and 534.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.78, 1,349.82 and 534.38 is: 801.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.78 : 1,349.82 = 534.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.78/1,349.82 = 534.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.78x = 1,349.82 × 534.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.78x = 721,316.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,316.81/899.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.66

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