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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.26, 1,346.93 and 436.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.26, 1,346.93 and 436.06 is: 653.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.26 : 1,346.93 = 436.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.26/1,346.93 = 436.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.26x = 1,346.93 × 436.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.26x = 587,342.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,342.30/899.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.14

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