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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.76, 1,348.14 and 533.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.76, 1,348.14 and 533.35 is: 800.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.76 : 1,348.14 = 533.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.76/1,348.14 = 533.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.76x = 1,348.14 × 533.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.76x = 719,021.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,021.06/898.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.02

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