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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.87, 1,348.65 and 351.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.87, 1,348.65 and 351.44 is: 527.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.87 : 1,348.65 = 351.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.87/1,348.65 = 351.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.87x = 1,348.65 × 351.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.87x = 473,969.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,969.56/898.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.29

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