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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.22, 1,347.92 and 412.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.22, 1,347.92 and 412.62 is: 618.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.22 : 1,347.92 = 412.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.22/1,347.92 = 412.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.22x = 1,347.92 × 412.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.22x = 556,178.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,178.75/899.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.51

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