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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.28, 1,348.90 and 558.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.28, 1,348.90 and 558.44 is: 838.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.28 : 1,348.90 = 558.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.28/1,348.90 = 558.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.28x = 1,348.90 × 558.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.28x = 753,279.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,279.72/898.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.58

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