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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.73, 1,349.43 and 412.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.73, 1,349.43 and 412.66 is: 618.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.73 : 1,349.43 = 412.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.73/1,349.43 = 412.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.73x = 1,349.43 × 412.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.73x = 556,855.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,855.92/899.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.91

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