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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.21, 1,368.02 and 599.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.21, 1,368.02 and 599.84 is: 899.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.21 : 1,368.02 = 599.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.21/1,368.02 = 599.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.21x = 1,368.02 × 599.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.21x = 820,592.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,592.91/912.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.57

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