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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.48, 1,349.22 and 852.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.48, 1,349.22 and 852.28 is: 1,279.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.48 : 1,349.22 = 852.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.48/1,349.22 = 852.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.48x = 1,349.22 × 852.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.48x = 1,149,913.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,913.22/898.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.84

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