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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.78, 1,348.79 and 350.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.78, 1,348.79 and 350.97 is: 526.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.78 : 1,348.79 = 350.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.78/1,348.79 = 350.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.78x = 1,348.79 × 350.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.78x = 473,384.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,384.83/898.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.70

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