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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.92, 1,347.96 and 351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.92, 1,347.96 and 351.12 is: 526.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.92 : 1,347.96 = 351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.92/1,347.96 = 351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.92x = 1,347.96 × 351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.92x = 473,295.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,295.72/898.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.52

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