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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.38, 1,348.53 and 609.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.38, 1,348.53 and 609.94 is: 914.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.38 : 1,348.53 = 609.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.38/1,348.53 = 609.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.38x = 1,348.53 × 609.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.38x = 822,522.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,522.39/899.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.54

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