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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.61, 1,346.15 and 507.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.61, 1,346.15 and 507.40 is: 760.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.61 : 1,346.15 = 507.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.61/1,346.15 = 507.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.61x = 1,346.15 × 507.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.61x = 683,034.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,034.41/898.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.11

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