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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.82, 1,238.76 and 774.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.82, 1,238.76 and 774.99 is: 1,066.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.82 : 1,238.76 = 774.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.82/1,238.76 = 774.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.82x = 1,238.76 × 774.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.82x = 960,026.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,026.61/899.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.91

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