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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.10, 1,347.14 and 775.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.10, 1,347.14 and 775.98 is: 1,163.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.10 : 1,347.14 = 775.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.10/1,347.14 = 775.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.10x = 1,347.14 × 775.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.10x = 1,045,353.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,353.70/898.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.96

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