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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.74, 1,348.02 and 411.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.74, 1,348.02 and 411.48 is: 617.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.74 : 1,348.02 = 411.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.74/1,348.02 = 411.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.74x = 1,348.02 × 411.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.74x = 554,683.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,683.27/898.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.18

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