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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.35, 1,371.42 and 899.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.35, 1,371.42 and 899.01 is: 1,354.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.35 : 1,371.42 = 899.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.35/1,371.42 = 899.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.35x = 1,371.42 × 899.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.35x = 1,232,920.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,232,920.29/910.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.34

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