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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.02, 1,238.49 and 701.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.02, 1,238.49 and 701.19 is: 967.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.02 : 1,238.49 = 701.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.02/1,238.49 = 701.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.02x = 1,238.49 × 701.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.02x = 868,416.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,416.80/898.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.04

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