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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.15, 1,345.39 and 532.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.15, 1,345.39 and 532.05 is: 796.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.15 : 1,345.39 = 532.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.15/1,345.39 = 532.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.15x = 1,345.39 × 532.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.15x = 715,805.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,805.36/898.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.98

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