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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.49, 1,366.26 and 599.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.49, 1,366.26 and 599.03 is: 897.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.49 : 1,366.26 = 599.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.49/1,366.26 = 599.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.49x = 1,366.26 × 599.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.49x = 818,423.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,423.90/911.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.90

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