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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.90, 1,345.94 and 528.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.90, 1,345.94 and 528.40 is: 791.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.90 : 1,345.94 = 528.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.90/1,345.94 = 528.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.90x = 1,345.94 × 528.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.90x = 711,194.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,194.70/898.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.18

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