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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.18, 1,349.44 and 412.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.18, 1,349.44 and 412.58 is: 619.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.18 : 1,349.44 = 412.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.18/1,349.44 = 412.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.18x = 1,349.44 × 412.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.18x = 556,751.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,751.96/899.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.18

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