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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.98, 1,516.46 and 650.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.98, 1,516.46 and 650.94 is: 898.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.98 : 1,516.46 = 650.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.98/1,516.46 = 650.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.98x = 1,516.46 × 650.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.98x = 987,124.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,124.47/1,098.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.22

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