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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.11, 1,347.15 and 435.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.11, 1,347.15 and 435.81 is: 653.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.11 : 1,347.15 = 435.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.11/1,347.15 = 435.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.11x = 1,347.15 × 435.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.11x = 587,101.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,101.44/898.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.71

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