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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.62, 1,345.96 and 550.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.62, 1,345.96 and 550.91 is: 825.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.62 : 1,345.96 = 550.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.62/1,345.96 = 550.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.62x = 1,345.96 × 550.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.62x = 741,493.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,493.34/898.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.15

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