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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.92, 1,348.56 and 351.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.92, 1,348.56 and 351.18 is: 526.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.92 : 1,348.56 = 351.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.92/1,348.56 = 351.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.92x = 1,348.56 × 351.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.92x = 473,587.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,587.30/898.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.84

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