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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.65, 1,348.11 and 436.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.65, 1,348.11 and 436.68 is: 655.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.65 : 1,348.11 = 436.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.65/1,348.11 = 436.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.65x = 1,348.11 × 436.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.65x = 588,692.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,692.67/898.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.09

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