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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.45, 1,344.22 and 551.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.45, 1,344.22 and 551.71 is: 825.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.45 : 1,344.22 = 551.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.45/1,344.22 = 551.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.45x = 1,344.22 × 551.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.45x = 741,619.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,619.62/898.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.44

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