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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.97, 1,350.50 and 413.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.97, 1,350.50 and 413.07 is: 619.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.97 : 1,350.50 = 413.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.97/1,350.50 = 413.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.97x = 1,350.50 × 413.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.97x = 557,851.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,851.04/899.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.86

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