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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.17, 1,349.26 and 412.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.17, 1,349.26 and 412.22 is: 618.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.17 : 1,349.26 = 412.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.17/1,349.26 = 412.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.17x = 1,349.26 × 412.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.17x = 556,194.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,194.30/899.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.57

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