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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.65, 1,347.18 and 351.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.65, 1,347.18 and 351.22 is: 526.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.65 : 1,347.18 = 351.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.65/1,347.18 = 351.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.65x = 1,347.18 × 351.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.65x = 473,156.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,156.38/898.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.52

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