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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 908.30, 1,360.67 and 599.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 908.30, 1,360.67 and 599.21 is: 897.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    908.30 : 1,360.67 = 599.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    908.30/1,360.67 = 599.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    908.30x = 1,360.67 × 599.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    908.30x = 815,330.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,330.47/908.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.64

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