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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.55, 1,347.48 and 435.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.55, 1,347.48 and 435.96 is: 653.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.55 : 1,347.48 = 435.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.55/1,347.48 = 435.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.55x = 1,347.48 × 435.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.55x = 587,447.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,447.38/899.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.05

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