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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.57, 1,347.95 and 411.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.57, 1,347.95 and 411.49 is: 617.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.57 : 1,347.95 = 411.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.57/1,347.95 = 411.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.57x = 1,347.95 × 411.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.57x = 554,661.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,661.21/898.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.27

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