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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.82, 1,351.08 and 535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.82, 1,351.08 and 535.32 is: 803.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.82 : 1,351.08 = 535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.82/1,351.08 = 535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.82x = 1,351.08 × 535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.82x = 723,260.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,260.15/899.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.78

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