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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.72, 1,427.63 and 899.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.72, 1,427.63 and 899.77 is: 1,349.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.72 : 1,427.63 = 899.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.72/1,427.63 = 899.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.72x = 1,427.63 × 899.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.72x = 1,284,530.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,530.58/951.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.69

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