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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.88, 1,347.80 and 465.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.88, 1,347.80 and 465.92 is: 698.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.88 : 1,347.80 = 465.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.88/1,347.80 = 465.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.88x = 1,347.80 × 465.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.88x = 627,966.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,966.98/898.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.61

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