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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.24, 1,348.85 and 412.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.24, 1,348.85 and 412.22 is: 618.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.24 : 1,348.85 = 412.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.24/1,348.85 = 412.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.24x = 1,348.85 × 412.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.24x = 556,027.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,027.35/899.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.33

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