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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.16, 1,347.17 and 411.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.16, 1,347.17 and 411.18 is: 616.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.16 : 1,347.17 = 411.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.16/1,347.17 = 411.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.16x = 1,347.17 × 411.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.16x = 553,927.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,927.30/898.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.74

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