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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.38, 1,347.27 and 411.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.38, 1,347.27 and 411.17 is: 616.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.38 : 1,347.27 = 411.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.38/1,347.27 = 411.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.38x = 1,347.27 × 411.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.38x = 553,957.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,957.01/898.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.62

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