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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.47, 1,347.24 and 411.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.47, 1,347.24 and 411.84 is: 617.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.47 : 1,347.24 = 411.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.47/1,347.24 = 411.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.47x = 1,347.24 × 411.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.47x = 554,847.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,847.32/898.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.55

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