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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.78, 1,349.08 and 574.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.78, 1,349.08 and 574.37 is: 862.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.78 : 1,349.08 = 574.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.78/1,349.08 = 574.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.78x = 1,349.08 × 574.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.78x = 774,873.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,873.02/898.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.14

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