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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.64, 1,349.60 and 437.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.64, 1,349.60 and 437.13 is: 655.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.64 : 1,349.60 = 437.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.64/1,349.60 = 437.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.64x = 1,349.60 × 437.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.64x = 589,948.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,948.46/899.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.76

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