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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.92, 1,347.95 and 533.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.92, 1,347.95 and 533.61 is: 800.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.92 : 1,347.95 = 533.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.92/1,347.95 = 533.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.92x = 1,347.95 × 533.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.92x = 719,276.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,276.93/898.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.16

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