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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.16, 1,346.76 and 575.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.16, 1,346.76 and 575.84 is: 863.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.16 : 1,346.76 = 575.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.16/1,346.76 = 575.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.16x = 1,346.76 × 575.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.16x = 775,518.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,518.28/898.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.45

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