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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.07, 1,239.48 and 676.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.07, 1,239.48 and 676.63 is: 933.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.07 : 1,239.48 = 676.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.07/1,239.48 = 676.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.07x = 1,239.48 × 676.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.07x = 838,663.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,663.16/898.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.85

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