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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.74, 1,346.72 and 609.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.74, 1,346.72 and 609.58 is: 912.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.74 : 1,346.72 = 609.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.74/1,346.72 = 609.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.74x = 1,346.72 × 609.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.74x = 820,933.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,933.58/899.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.41

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