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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.89, 1,346.91 and 508.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.89, 1,346.91 and 508.87 is: 762.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.89 : 1,346.91 = 508.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.89/1,346.91 = 508.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.89x = 1,346.91 × 508.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.89x = 685,402.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,402.09/898.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.50

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