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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.91, 1,348.32 and 411.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.91, 1,348.32 and 411.95 is: 617.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.91 : 1,348.32 = 411.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.91/1,348.32 = 411.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.91x = 1,348.32 × 411.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.91x = 555,440.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,440.42/898.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.90

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