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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.38, 1,347.26 and 551.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.38, 1,347.26 and 551.90 is: 827.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.38 : 1,347.26 = 551.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.38/1,347.26 = 551.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.38x = 1,347.26 × 551.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.38x = 743,543.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,543.30/898.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.65

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