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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.91, 1,350.98 and 858.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.91, 1,350.98 and 858.35 is: 1,288.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.91 : 1,350.98 = 858.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.91/1,350.98 = 858.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.91x = 1,350.98 × 858.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.91x = 1,159,615.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,615.99/899.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.59

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