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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.11, 1,347.31 and 412.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.11, 1,347.31 and 412.03 is: 617.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.11 : 1,347.31 = 412.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.11/1,347.31 = 412.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.11x = 1,347.31 × 412.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.11x = 555,132.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,132.14/899.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.42

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