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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.86, 1,348.12 and 351.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.86, 1,348.12 and 351.05 is: 526.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.86 : 1,348.12 = 351.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.86/1,348.12 = 351.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.86x = 1,348.12 × 351.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.86x = 473,257.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,257.53/898.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.51

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