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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.03, 1,347.27 and 459.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.03, 1,347.27 and 459.11 is: 688.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.03 : 1,347.27 = 459.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.03/1,347.27 = 459.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.03x = 1,347.27 × 459.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.03x = 618,548.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,548.50/898.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.79

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