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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.59, 1,240.25 and 567.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.59, 1,240.25 and 567.46 is: 783.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.59 : 1,240.25 = 567.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.59/1,240.25 = 567.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.59x = 1,240.25 × 567.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.59x = 703,792.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,792.27/898.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.22

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