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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.21, 1,346.91 and 564.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.21, 1,346.91 and 564.63 is: 846.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.21 : 1,346.91 = 564.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.21/1,346.91 = 564.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.21x = 1,346.91 × 564.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.21x = 760,505.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,505.79/898.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.69

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