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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.56, 1,349.36 and 437.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.56, 1,349.36 and 437.72 is: 656.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.56 : 1,349.36 = 437.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.56/1,349.36 = 437.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.56x = 1,349.36 × 437.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.56x = 590,641.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,641.86/899.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.59

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