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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.10, 1,237.92 and 688.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.10, 1,237.92 and 688.04 is: 948.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.10 : 1,237.92 = 688.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.10/1,237.92 = 688.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.10x = 1,237.92 × 688.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.10x = 851,738.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,738.48/898.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.38

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