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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.16, 1,239.50 and 566.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.16, 1,239.50 and 566.54 is: 781.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.16 : 1,239.50 = 566.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.16/1,239.50 = 566.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.16x = 1,239.50 × 566.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.16x = 702,226.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,226.33/898.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.85

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