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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.52, 1,346.16 and 551.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.52, 1,346.16 and 551.06 is: 825.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.52 : 1,346.16 = 551.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.52/1,346.16 = 551.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.52x = 1,346.16 × 551.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.52x = 741,814.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,814.93/898.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.60

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