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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.27, 1,347.93 and 533.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.27, 1,347.93 and 533.77 is: 800.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.27 : 1,347.93 = 533.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.27/1,347.93 = 533.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.27x = 1,347.93 × 533.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.27x = 719,484.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,484.60/898.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.97

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