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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898, 1,347.06 and 385

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898, 1,347.06 and 385 is: 577.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898 : 1,347.06 = 385 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898/1,347.06 = 385/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898x = 1,347.06 × 385
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898x = 518,618.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,618.10/898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.53

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