Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898, 1,238.16 and 731.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 898, 1,238.16 and 731.88 is: 1,009.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
898 : 1,238.16 = 731.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
898/1,238.16 = 731.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
898x = 1,238.16 × 731.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
898x = 906,184.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 906,184.54/898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,009.11
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