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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898, 1,347 and 513.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898, 1,347 and 513.28 is: 769.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898 : 1,347 = 513.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898/1,347 = 513.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898x = 1,347 × 513.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898x = 691,388.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,388.16/898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.92

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