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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.72, 1,347.36 and 508.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.72, 1,347.36 and 508.48 is: 762.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.72 : 1,347.36 = 508.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.72/1,347.36 = 508.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.72x = 1,347.36 × 508.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.72x = 685,105.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,105.61/898.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.31

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