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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.99, 1,347.92 and 570.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.99, 1,347.92 and 570.91 is: 855.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.99 : 1,347.92 = 570.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.99/1,347.92 = 570.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.99x = 1,347.92 × 570.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.99x = 769,541.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,541.01/899.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.06

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