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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.54, 1,349.29 and 437.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.54, 1,349.29 and 437.35 is: 656.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.54 : 1,349.29 = 437.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.54/1,349.29 = 437.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.54x = 1,349.29 × 437.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.54x = 590,111.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,111.98/899.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.02

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