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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.75, 1,347.81 and 351.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.75, 1,347.81 and 351.01 is: 526.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.75 : 1,347.81 = 351.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.75/1,347.81 = 351.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.75x = 1,347.81 × 351.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.75x = 473,094.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,094.79/898.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.39

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