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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.92, 1,349.92 and 535.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.92, 1,349.92 and 535.98 is: 804.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.92 : 1,349.92 = 535.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.92/1,349.92 = 535.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.92x = 1,349.92 × 535.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.92x = 723,530.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,530.12/898.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.89

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