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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.19, 1,348.32 and 411.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.19, 1,348.32 and 411.82 is: 617.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.19 : 1,348.32 = 411.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.19/1,348.32 = 411.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.19x = 1,348.32 × 411.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.19x = 555,256.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,256.34/899.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.51

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