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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898, 1,239.84 and 804.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898, 1,239.84 and 804.60 is: 1,110.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898 : 1,239.84 = 804.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898/1,239.84 = 804.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898x = 1,239.84 × 804.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898x = 997,575.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,575.26/898
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.89

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