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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.68, 1,348.68 and 412.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.68, 1,348.68 and 412.07 is: 618.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.68 : 1,348.68 = 412.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.68/1,348.68 = 412.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.68x = 1,348.68 × 412.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.68x = 555,743.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,743.82/898.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.40

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