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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.06, 1,345.53 and 624.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.06, 1,345.53 and 624.33 is: 935.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.06 : 1,345.53 = 624.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.06/1,345.53 = 624.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.06x = 1,345.53 × 624.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.06x = 840,054.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,054.74/898.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.41

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