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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.05, 1,348.40 and 411.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.05, 1,348.40 and 411.99 is: 617.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.05 : 1,348.40 = 411.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.05/1,348.40 = 411.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.05x = 1,348.40 × 411.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.05x = 555,520.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,520.97/899.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.90

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