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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.94, 1,347.95 and 411.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.94, 1,347.95 and 411.57 is: 617.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.94 : 1,347.95 = 411.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.94/1,347.95 = 411.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.94x = 1,347.95 × 411.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.94x = 554,773.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,773.72/898.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.15

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