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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.72, 1,349.66 and 412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.72, 1,349.66 and 412.68 is: 619.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.72 : 1,349.66 = 412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.72/1,349.66 = 412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.72x = 1,349.66 × 412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.72x = 556,977.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,977.69/899.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.06

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