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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.32, 1,350 and 533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.32, 1,350 and 533.28 is: 801.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.32 : 1,350 = 533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.32/1,350 = 533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.32x = 1,350 × 533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.32x = 719,928
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,928/898.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.42

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