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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.79, 1,347.44 and 350.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.79, 1,347.44 and 350.82 is: 525.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.79 : 1,347.44 = 350.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.79/1,347.44 = 350.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.79x = 1,347.44 × 350.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.79x = 472,707.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,707.15/898.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.94

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