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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.34, 1,348.49 and 412.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.34, 1,348.49 and 412.13 is: 617.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.34 : 1,348.49 = 412.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.34/1,348.49 = 412.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.34x = 1,348.49 × 412.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.34x = 555,753.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,753.18/899.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.96

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