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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.83, 1,349.66 and 535.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.83, 1,349.66 and 535.24 is: 803.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.83 : 1,349.66 = 535.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.83/1,349.66 = 535.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.83x = 1,349.66 × 535.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.83x = 722,392.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,392.02/898.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.70

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