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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.20, 1,346.64 and 609.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.20, 1,346.64 and 609.76 is: 913.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.20 : 1,346.64 = 609.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.20/1,346.64 = 609.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.20x = 1,346.64 × 609.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.20x = 821,127.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,127.21/899.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.18

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