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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.13, 1,238.72 and 566.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.13, 1,238.72 and 566.43 is: 781.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.13 : 1,238.72 = 566.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.13/1,238.72 = 566.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.13x = 1,238.72 × 566.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.13x = 701,645.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,645.34/898.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.23

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