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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.46, 1,347.45 and 605.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.46, 1,347.45 and 605.79 is: 908.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.46 : 1,347.45 = 605.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.46/1,347.45 = 605.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.46x = 1,347.45 × 605.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.46x = 816,271.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,271.74/898.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.52

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