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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.48, 1,348.49 and 508.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.48, 1,348.49 and 508.87 is: 763.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.48 : 1,348.49 = 508.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.48/1,348.49 = 508.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.48x = 1,348.49 × 508.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.48x = 686,199.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,199.36/898.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.73

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