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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.02, 1,238.08 and 617.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.02, 1,238.08 and 617.73 is: 851.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.02 : 1,238.08 = 617.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.02/1,238.08 = 617.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.02x = 1,238.08 × 617.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.02x = 764,799.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,799.16/898.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.65

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