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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.85, 1,350.04 and 544.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.85, 1,350.04 and 544.06 is: 816.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.85 : 1,350.04 = 544.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.85/1,350.04 = 544.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.85x = 1,350.04 × 544.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.85x = 734,501.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,501.84/899.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.25

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