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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.40, 1,347.21 and 412.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.40, 1,347.21 and 412.86 is: 618.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.40 : 1,347.21 = 412.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.40/1,347.21 = 412.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.40x = 1,347.21 × 412.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.40x = 556,209.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,209.12/899.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.42

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