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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.71, 1,348.56 and 350.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.71, 1,348.56 and 350.91 is: 526.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.71 : 1,348.56 = 350.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.71/1,348.56 = 350.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.71x = 1,348.56 × 350.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.71x = 473,223.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,223.19/898.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.56

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