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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.42, 1,348.68 and 412.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.42, 1,348.68 and 412.06 is: 617.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.42 : 1,348.68 = 412.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.42/1,348.68 = 412.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.42x = 1,348.68 × 412.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.42x = 555,737.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,737.08/899.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.88

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