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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.91, 1,350.54 and 553.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.91, 1,350.54 and 553.77 is: 831.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.91 : 1,350.54 = 553.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.91/1,350.54 = 553.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.91x = 1,350.54 × 553.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.91x = 747,888.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,888.54/899.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.07

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