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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.92, 1,349.84 and 515.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.92, 1,349.84 and 515.44 is: 773.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.92 : 1,349.84 = 515.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.92/1,349.84 = 515.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.92x = 1,349.84 × 515.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.92x = 695,761.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,761.53/899.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.14

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