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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.87, 1,348.39 and 351.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.87, 1,348.39 and 351.09 is: 526.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.87 : 1,348.39 = 351.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.87/1,348.39 = 351.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.87x = 1,348.39 × 351.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.87x = 473,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,406.25/898.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.67

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