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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.08, 1,238.64 and 587.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.08, 1,238.64 and 587.52 is: 810.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.08 : 1,238.64 = 587.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.08/1,238.64 = 587.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.08x = 1,238.64 × 587.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.08x = 727,725.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,725.77/898.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.31

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