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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.53, 1,346.25 and 586.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.53, 1,346.25 and 586.26 is: 878.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.53 : 1,346.25 = 586.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.53/1,346.25 = 586.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.53x = 1,346.25 × 586.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.53x = 789,252.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,252.53/898.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.38

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