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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.55, 1,348.51 and 411.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.55, 1,348.51 and 411.94 is: 618.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.55 : 1,348.51 = 411.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.55/1,348.51 = 411.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.55x = 1,348.51 × 411.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.55x = 555,505.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,505.21/898.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.22

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