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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.16, 1,346.76 and 528.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.16, 1,346.76 and 528.10 is: 791.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.16 : 1,346.76 = 528.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.16/1,346.76 = 528.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.16x = 1,346.76 × 528.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.16x = 711,223.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,223.96/898.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.87

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