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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.98, 1,347.50 and 533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.98, 1,347.50 and 533.28 is: 799.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.98 : 1,347.50 = 533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.98/1,347.50 = 533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.98x = 1,347.50 × 533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.98x = 718,594.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,594.80/898.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.34

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