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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.71, 1,347.13 and 436.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.71, 1,347.13 and 436.71 is: 654.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.71 : 1,347.13 = 436.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.71/1,347.13 = 436.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.71x = 1,347.13 × 436.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.71x = 588,305.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,305.14/898.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.61

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