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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.97, 1,348.74 and 528.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.97, 1,348.74 and 528.98 is: 793.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.97 : 1,348.74 = 528.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.97/1,348.74 = 528.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.97x = 1,348.74 × 528.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.97x = 713,449.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,449.74/898.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.63

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