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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.52, 1,372.44 and 899.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.52, 1,372.44 and 899.12 is: 1,350.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.52 : 1,372.44 = 899.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.52/1,372.44 = 899.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.52x = 1,372.44 × 899.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.52x = 1,233,988.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,988.25/913.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.81

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