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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.42, 1,347.18 and 585.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.42, 1,347.18 and 585.54 is: 878.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.42 : 1,347.18 = 585.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.42/1,347.18 = 585.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.42x = 1,347.18 × 585.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.42x = 788,827.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,827.78/898.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.02

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