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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.08, 1,347.36 and 716.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.08, 1,347.36 and 716.16 is: 1,074.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.08 : 1,347.36 = 716.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.08/1,347.36 = 716.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.08x = 1,347.36 × 716.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.08x = 964,925.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,925.34/898.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.43

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