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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.68, 1,238.85 and 566.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.68, 1,238.85 and 566.85 is: 781.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.68 : 1,238.85 = 566.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.68/1,238.85 = 566.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.68x = 1,238.85 × 566.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.68x = 702,242.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,242.12/898.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.42

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