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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.64, 1,240.52 and 567.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.64, 1,240.52 and 567.25 is: 783.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.64 : 1,240.52 = 567.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.64/1,240.52 = 567.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.64x = 1,240.52 × 567.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.64x = 703,686.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,686.01/898.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.05

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