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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.22, 1,347.14 and 435.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.22, 1,347.14 and 435.80 is: 653.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.22 : 1,347.14 = 435.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.22/1,347.14 = 435.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.22x = 1,347.14 × 435.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.22x = 587,083.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,083.61/898.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.61

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