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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.16, 1,346.73 and 533.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.16, 1,346.73 and 533.20 is: 799.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.16 : 1,346.73 = 533.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.16/1,346.73 = 533.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.16x = 1,346.73 × 533.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.16x = 718,076.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,076.44/898.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.50

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