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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.60, 1,347.36 and 412.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.60, 1,347.36 and 412.06 is: 617.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.60 : 1,347.36 = 412.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.60/1,347.36 = 412.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.60x = 1,347.36 × 412.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.60x = 555,193.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,193.16/898.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.84

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