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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.75, 1,348.13 and 385.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.75, 1,348.13 and 385.75 is: 578.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.75 : 1,348.13 = 385.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.75/1,348.13 = 385.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.75x = 1,348.13 × 385.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.75x = 520,041.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,041.15/898.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.63

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