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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.36, 1,346.64 and 385.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.36, 1,346.64 and 385.72 is: 578.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.36 : 1,346.64 = 385.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.36/1,346.64 = 385.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.36x = 1,346.64 × 385.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.36x = 519,425.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,425.98/898.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.19

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