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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.03, 1,345.86 and 435.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.03, 1,345.86 and 435.18 is: 652.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.03 : 1,345.86 = 435.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.03/1,345.86 = 435.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.03x = 1,345.86 × 435.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.03x = 585,696.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,696.40/898.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.20

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