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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.59, 1,347.85 and 371.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.59, 1,347.85 and 371.48 is: 557.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.59 : 1,347.85 = 371.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.59/1,347.85 = 371.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.59x = 1,347.85 × 371.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.59x = 500,703.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,703.15/898.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.21

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