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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.72, 1,346.83 and 528.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.72, 1,346.83 and 528.30 is: 791.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.72 : 1,346.83 = 528.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.72/1,346.83 = 528.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.72x = 1,346.83 × 528.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.72x = 711,525.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,525.18/898.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.71

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