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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.35, 1,348.83 and 411.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.35, 1,348.83 and 411.94 is: 617.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.35 : 1,348.83 = 411.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.35/1,348.83 = 411.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.35x = 1,348.83 × 411.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.35x = 555,629.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,629.97/899.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.81

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