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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.91, 1,348.02 and 606.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.91, 1,348.02 and 606.56 is: 908.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.91 : 1,348.02 = 606.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.91/1,348.02 = 606.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.91x = 1,348.02 × 606.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.91x = 817,648.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,648.27/899.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.59

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