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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.50, 1,347.30 and 436

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.50, 1,347.30 and 436 is: 653.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.50 : 1,347.30 = 436 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.50/1,347.30 = 436/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.50x = 1,347.30 × 436
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.50x = 587,422.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,422.80/898.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.78

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