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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.89, 1,348.69 and 405.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.89, 1,348.69 and 405.77 is: 608.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.89 : 1,348.69 = 405.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.89/1,348.69 = 405.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.89x = 1,348.69 × 405.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.89x = 547,253.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,253.56/899.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.13

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