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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.91, 1,345.76 and 551.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.91, 1,345.76 and 551.20 is: 825.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.91 : 1,345.76 = 551.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.91/1,345.76 = 551.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.91x = 1,345.76 × 551.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.91x = 741,780.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,780.93/898.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.20

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