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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.10, 1,345.91 and 465.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.10, 1,345.91 and 465.56 is: 697.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.10 : 1,345.91 = 465.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.10/1,345.91 = 465.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.10x = 1,345.91 × 465.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.10x = 626,592.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,592.80/898.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.69

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