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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.69, 1,347.57 and 411.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.69, 1,347.57 and 411.31 is: 616.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.69 : 1,347.57 = 411.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.69/1,347.57 = 411.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.69x = 1,347.57 × 411.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.69x = 554,270.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,270.84/898.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.76

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