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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.80, 1,347.59 and 569.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.80, 1,347.59 and 569.94 is: 854.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.80 : 1,347.59 = 569.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.80/1,347.59 = 569.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.80x = 1,347.59 × 569.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.80x = 768,042.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,042.59/898.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.52

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