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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.26, 1,347.32 and 411.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.26, 1,347.32 and 411.32 is: 616.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.26 : 1,347.32 = 411.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.26/1,347.32 = 411.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.26x = 1,347.32 × 411.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.26x = 554,179.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,179.66/898.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.95

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