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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.99, 1,244.97 and 864.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.99, 1,244.97 and 864.54 is: 1,194.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.99 : 1,244.97 = 864.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.99/1,244.97 = 864.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.99x = 1,244.97 × 864.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.99x = 1,076,326.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,326.36/900.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.60

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