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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.08, 1,336.26 and 875.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.08, 1,336.26 and 875.76 is: 1,303.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.08 : 1,336.26 = 875.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.08/1,336.26 = 875.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.08x = 1,336.26 × 875.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.08x = 1,170,243.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,243.06/898.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.05

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