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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.08, 1,238.91 and 525

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.08, 1,238.91 and 525 is: 724.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.08 : 1,238.91 = 525 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.08/1,238.91 = 525/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.08x = 1,238.91 × 525
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.08x = 650,427.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,427.75/898.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.24

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