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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.28, 1,345.52 and 411.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.28, 1,345.52 and 411.74 is: 616.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.28 : 1,345.52 = 411.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.28/1,345.52 = 411.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.28x = 1,345.52 × 411.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.28x = 554,004.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,004.40/898.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.74

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