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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.74, 1,346.83 and 397.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.74, 1,346.83 and 397.80 is: 596.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.74 : 1,346.83 = 397.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.74/1,346.83 = 397.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.74x = 1,346.83 × 397.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.74x = 535,767.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,767.98/898.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.13

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