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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.02, 1,238.76 and 582.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.02, 1,238.76 and 582.66 is: 803.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.02 : 1,238.76 = 582.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.02/1,238.76 = 582.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.02x = 1,238.76 × 582.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.02x = 721,775.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,775.90/898.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.74

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