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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.01, 1,377.99 and 899.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.01, 1,377.99 and 899.37 is: 1,336.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.01 : 1,377.99 = 899.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.01/1,377.99 = 899.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.01x = 1,377.99 × 899.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.01x = 1,239,322.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,322.87/927.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.90

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