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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.80, 1,348.47 and 411.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.80, 1,348.47 and 411.76 is: 617.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.80 : 1,348.47 = 411.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.80/1,348.47 = 411.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.80x = 1,348.47 × 411.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.80x = 555,246.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,246.01/899.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.08

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