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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.93, 1,348.63 and 570.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.93, 1,348.63 and 570.06 is: 854.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.93 : 1,348.63 = 570.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.93/1,348.63 = 570.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.93x = 1,348.63 × 570.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.93x = 768,800.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,800.02/899.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.29

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