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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.67, 1,350.42 and 606.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.67, 1,350.42 and 606.24 is: 909.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.67 : 1,350.42 = 606.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.67/1,350.42 = 606.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.67x = 1,350.42 × 606.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.67x = 818,678.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,678.62/899.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.98

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