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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.61, 1,349.22 and 412.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.61, 1,349.22 and 412.54 is: 618.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.61 : 1,349.22 = 412.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.61/1,349.22 = 412.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.61x = 1,349.22 × 412.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.61x = 556,607.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,607.22/899.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.72

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