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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.80, 1,349.23 and 607.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.80, 1,349.23 and 607.29 is: 910.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.80 : 1,349.23 = 607.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.80/1,349.23 = 607.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.80x = 1,349.23 × 607.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.80x = 819,373.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,373.95/899.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.62

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