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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.91, 1,350.74 and 575.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.91, 1,350.74 and 575.51 is: 863.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.91 : 1,350.74 = 575.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.91/1,350.74 = 575.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.91x = 1,350.74 × 575.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.91x = 777,359.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,359.06/899.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.82

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