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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.28, 1,345.16 and 568.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.28, 1,345.16 and 568.22 is: 850.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.28 : 1,345.16 = 568.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.28/1,345.16 = 568.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.28x = 1,345.16 × 568.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.28x = 764,349.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,349.52/898.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.90

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