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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.10, 1,239.69 and 662.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.10, 1,239.69 and 662.32 is: 914.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.10 : 1,239.69 = 662.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.10/1,239.69 = 662.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.10x = 1,239.69 × 662.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.10x = 821,071.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,071.48/898.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.23

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