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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.11, 1,238.40 and 774.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.11, 1,238.40 and 774.18 is: 1,067.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.11 : 1,238.40 = 774.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.11/1,238.40 = 774.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.11x = 1,238.40 × 774.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.11x = 958,744.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,744.51/898.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.51

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