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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.60, 1,347.48 and 606.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.60, 1,347.48 and 606.48 is: 908.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.60 : 1,347.48 = 606.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.60/1,347.48 = 606.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.60x = 1,347.48 × 606.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.60x = 817,219.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,219.67/899.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.43

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