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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.26, 1,345.98 and 532.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.26, 1,345.98 and 532.14 is: 797.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.26 : 1,345.98 = 532.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.26/1,345.98 = 532.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.26x = 1,345.98 × 532.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.26x = 716,249.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,249.80/898.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.37

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