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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.92, 1,349.46 and 412.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.92, 1,349.46 and 412.11 is: 618.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.92 : 1,349.46 = 412.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.92/1,349.46 = 412.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.92x = 1,349.46 × 412.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.92x = 556,125.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,125.96/898.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.66

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