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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.79, 1,346.85 and 652.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.79, 1,346.85 and 652.82 is: 977.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.79 : 1,346.85 = 652.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.79/1,346.85 = 652.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.79x = 1,346.85 × 652.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.79x = 879,243.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,243.88/899.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.17

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