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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.92, 1,349.72 and 569.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.92, 1,349.72 and 569.84 is: 854.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.92 : 1,349.72 = 569.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.92/1,349.72 = 569.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.92x = 1,349.72 × 569.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.92x = 769,124.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,124.44/899.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.66

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