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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.45, 1,347.58 and 564.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.45, 1,347.58 and 564.91 is: 847.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.45 : 1,347.58 = 564.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.45/1,347.58 = 564.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.45x = 1,347.58 × 564.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.45x = 761,261.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,261.42/898.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.31

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