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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.93, 1,347.13 and 569.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.93, 1,347.13 and 569.06 is: 852.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.93 : 1,347.13 = 569.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.93/1,347.13 = 569.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.93x = 1,347.13 × 569.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.93x = 766,596.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,596.83/898.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.79

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