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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.86, 1,348.12 and 249.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.86, 1,348.12 and 249.45 is: 374.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.86 : 1,348.12 = 249.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.86/1,348.12 = 249.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.86x = 1,348.12 × 249.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.86x = 336,288.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,288.53/898.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.13

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