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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.56, 1,348.14 and 508.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.56, 1,348.14 and 508.85 is: 763.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.56 : 1,348.14 = 508.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.56/1,348.14 = 508.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.56x = 1,348.14 × 508.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.56x = 686,001.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,001.26/898.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.45

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