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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.08, 1,232.73 and 797.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.08, 1,232.73 and 797.64 is: 1,094.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.08 : 1,232.73 = 797.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.08/1,232.73 = 797.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.08x = 1,232.73 × 797.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.08x = 983,274.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,274.76/898.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.86

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