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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.02, 1,345.17 and 571.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.02, 1,345.17 and 571.80 is: 856.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.02 : 1,345.17 = 571.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.02/1,345.17 = 571.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.02x = 1,345.17 × 571.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.02x = 769,168.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,168.21/898.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.52

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