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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.99, 1,346.42 and 569.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.99, 1,346.42 and 569.91 is: 853.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.99 : 1,346.42 = 569.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.99/1,346.42 = 569.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.99x = 1,346.42 × 569.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.99x = 767,336.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,336.28/898.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.56

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