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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.26, 1,347.24 and 404.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.26, 1,347.24 and 404.56 is: 606.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.26 : 1,347.24 = 404.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.26/1,347.24 = 404.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.26x = 1,347.24 × 404.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.26x = 545,039.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,039.41/898.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.77

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