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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.84, 1,348.08 and 706.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.84, 1,348.08 and 706.88 is: 1,059.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.84 : 1,348.08 = 706.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.84/1,348.08 = 706.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.84x = 1,348.08 × 706.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.84x = 952,930.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,930.79/899.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.00

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