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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.14, 1,346.18 and 606.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.14, 1,346.18 and 606.06 is: 907.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.14 : 1,346.18 = 606.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.14/1,346.18 = 606.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.14x = 1,346.18 × 606.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.14x = 815,865.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,865.85/899.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.38

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