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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.81, 1,348.77 and 575.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.81, 1,348.77 and 575.27 is: 862.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.81 : 1,348.77 = 575.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.81/1,348.77 = 575.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.81x = 1,348.77 × 575.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.81x = 775,906.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,906.92/899.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.30

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