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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.71, 1,348.65 and 411.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.71, 1,348.65 and 411.89 is: 617.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.71 : 1,348.65 = 411.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.71/1,348.65 = 411.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.71x = 1,348.65 × 411.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.71x = 555,488.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,488.71/899.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.41

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