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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.10, 1,346.12 and 411.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.10, 1,346.12 and 411.20 is: 616.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.10 : 1,346.12 = 411.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.10/1,346.12 = 411.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.10x = 1,346.12 × 411.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.10x = 553,524.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,524.54/898.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.33

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