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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.18, 1,347.21 and 535.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.18, 1,347.21 and 535.28 is: 802.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.18 : 1,347.21 = 535.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.18/1,347.21 = 535.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.18x = 1,347.21 × 535.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.18x = 721,134.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,134.57/898.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.88

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