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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.02, 1,346.67 and 507.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.02, 1,346.67 and 507.60 is: 761.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.02 : 1,346.67 = 507.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.02/1,346.67 = 507.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.02x = 1,346.67 × 507.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.02x = 683,569.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,569.69/898.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.20

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