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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.58, 1,347.83 and 371.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.58, 1,347.83 and 371.43 is: 557.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.58 : 1,347.83 = 371.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.58/1,347.83 = 371.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.58x = 1,347.83 × 371.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.58x = 500,624.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,624.50/898.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.13

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