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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.29, 1,347.48 and 411.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.29, 1,347.48 and 411.21 is: 616.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.29 : 1,347.48 = 411.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.29/1,347.48 = 411.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.29x = 1,347.48 × 411.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.29x = 554,097.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,097.25/898.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.84

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