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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.09, 1,347.13 and 715.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.09, 1,347.13 and 715.84 is: 1,073.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.09 : 1,347.13 = 715.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.09/1,347.13 = 715.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.09x = 1,347.13 × 715.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.09x = 964,327.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,327.07/898.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.76

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