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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.29, 1,360.11 and 599.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.29, 1,360.11 and 599.21 is: 897.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.29 : 1,360.11 = 599.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.29/1,360.11 = 599.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.29x = 1,360.11 × 599.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.29x = 814,991.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,991.51/908.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.28

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