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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.56, 1,346.88 and 551.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.56, 1,346.88 and 551.04 is: 825.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.56 : 1,346.88 = 551.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.56/1,346.88 = 551.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.56x = 1,346.88 × 551.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.56x = 742,184.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,184.76/898.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.97

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