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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.03, 1,349.06 and 436.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.03, 1,349.06 and 436.93 is: 655.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.03 : 1,349.06 = 436.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.03/1,349.06 = 436.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.03x = 1,349.06 × 436.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.03x = 589,439.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,439.23/899.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.64

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