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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.68, 1,348.44 and 590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.68, 1,348.44 and 590.40 is: 885.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.68 : 1,348.44 = 590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.68/1,348.44 = 590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.68x = 1,348.44 × 590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.68x = 796,118.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,118.98/898.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.88

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