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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.73, 1,347.12 and 350.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.73, 1,347.12 and 350.67 is: 525.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.73 : 1,347.12 = 350.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.73/1,347.12 = 350.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.73x = 1,347.12 × 350.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.73x = 472,394.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,394.57/898.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.63

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