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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.90, 1,347.89 and 351.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.90, 1,347.89 and 351.23 is: 526.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.90 : 1,347.89 = 351.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.90/1,347.89 = 351.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.90x = 1,347.89 × 351.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.90x = 473,410.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,410.91/898.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.66

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