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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.03, 1,238.70 and 565.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.03, 1,238.70 and 565.87 is: 780.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.03 : 1,238.70 = 565.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.03/1,238.70 = 565.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.03x = 1,238.70 × 565.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.03x = 700,943.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,943.17/898.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.53

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