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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.11, 1,348.20 and 606.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.11, 1,348.20 and 606.60 is: 909.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.11 : 1,348.20 = 606.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.11/1,348.20 = 606.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.11x = 1,348.20 × 606.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.11x = 817,818.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,818.12/899.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.59

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