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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.87, 1,347.47 and 770.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.87, 1,347.47 and 770.70 is: 1,154.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.87 : 1,347.47 = 770.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.87/1,347.47 = 770.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.87x = 1,347.47 × 770.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.87x = 1,038,500.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,500.58/899.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.05

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