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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.65, 1,346.08 and 412.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.65, 1,346.08 and 412.11 is: 617.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.65 : 1,346.08 = 412.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.65/1,346.08 = 412.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.65x = 1,346.08 × 412.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.65x = 554,733.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,733.03/898.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.30

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