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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.11, 1,240.17 and 690.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.11, 1,240.17 and 690.34 is: 953.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.11 : 1,240.17 = 690.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.11/1,240.17 = 690.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.11x = 1,240.17 × 690.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.11x = 856,138.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,138.96/898.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.27

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