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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.00, 1,238.70 and 631.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.00, 1,238.70 and 631.97 is: 871.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.00 : 1,238.70 = 631.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.00/1,238.70 = 631.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.00x = 1,238.70 × 631.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.00x = 782,824.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,824.58/898.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.74

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