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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.46, 1,348.95 and 606.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.46, 1,348.95 and 606.79 is: 910.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.46 : 1,348.95 = 606.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.46/1,348.95 = 606.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.46x = 1,348.95 × 606.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.46x = 818,529.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,529.37/899.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.02

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