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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.98, 1,347.84 and 769.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.98, 1,347.84 and 769.22 is: 1,152.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.98 : 1,347.84 = 769.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.98/1,347.84 = 769.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.98x = 1,347.84 × 769.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.98x = 1,036,785.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,785.48/899.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.01

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