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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.06, 1,239.38 and 676.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.06, 1,239.38 and 676.62 is: 933.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.06 : 1,239.38 = 676.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.06/1,239.38 = 676.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.06x = 1,239.38 × 676.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.06x = 838,589.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,589.30/898.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.78

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