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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.56, 1,347.56 and 590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.56, 1,347.56 and 590.40 is: 885.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.56 : 1,347.56 = 590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.56/1,347.56 = 590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.56x = 1,347.56 × 590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.56x = 795,599.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,599.42/898.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.42

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