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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.60, 1,347.89 and 350.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.60, 1,347.89 and 350.84 is: 526.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.60 : 1,347.89 = 350.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.60/1,347.89 = 350.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.60x = 1,347.89 × 350.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.60x = 472,887.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,887.87/898.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.25

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