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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.16, 1,347.57 and 411.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.16, 1,347.57 and 411.14 is: 616.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.16 : 1,347.57 = 411.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.16/1,347.57 = 411.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.16x = 1,347.57 × 411.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.16x = 554,034.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,034.22/899.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.17

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