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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.70, 1,345.35 and 533.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.70, 1,345.35 and 533.30 is: 798.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.70 : 1,345.35 = 533.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.70/1,345.35 = 533.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.70x = 1,345.35 × 533.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.70x = 717,475.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,475.16/898.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.35

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