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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.57, 1,347 and 573.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.57, 1,347 and 573.40 is: 859.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.57 : 1,347 = 573.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.57/1,347 = 573.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.57x = 1,347 × 573.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.57x = 772,369.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,369.80/898.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.55

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