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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.88, 1,348.32 and 385.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.88, 1,348.32 and 385.88 is: 578.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.88 : 1,348.32 = 385.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.88/1,348.32 = 385.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.88x = 1,348.32 × 385.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.88x = 520,282.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,282.98/898.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.82

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