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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.08, 1,238.58 and 566.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.08, 1,238.58 and 566.52 is: 781.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.08 : 1,238.58 = 566.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.08/1,238.58 = 566.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.08x = 1,238.58 × 566.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.08x = 701,680.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,680.34/898.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.31

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