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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.39, 1,347.60 and 411.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.39, 1,347.60 and 411.35 is: 617.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.39 : 1,347.60 = 411.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.39/1,347.60 = 411.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.39x = 1,347.60 × 411.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.39x = 554,330.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,330.06/898.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.03

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