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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.16, 1,238.94 and 566.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.16, 1,238.94 and 566.46 is: 781.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.16 : 1,238.94 = 566.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.16/1,238.94 = 566.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.16x = 1,238.94 × 566.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.16x = 701,809.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,809.95/898.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.39

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