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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.05, 1,345.87 and 434.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.05, 1,345.87 and 434.90 is: 651.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.05 : 1,345.87 = 434.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.05/1,345.87 = 434.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.05x = 1,345.87 × 434.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.05x = 585,322.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,322.77/898.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.77

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