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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.07, 1,347.20 and 411.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.07, 1,347.20 and 411.26 is: 616.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.07 : 1,347.20 = 411.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.07/1,347.20 = 411.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.07x = 1,347.20 × 411.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.07x = 554,040.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,040.68/898.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.93

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