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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.22, 1,347.29 and 371.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.22, 1,347.29 and 371.11 is: 556.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.22 : 1,347.29 = 371.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.22/1,347.29 = 371.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.22x = 1,347.29 × 371.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.22x = 499,988.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,988.96/898.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.65

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