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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.12, 1,240.98 and 723.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.12, 1,240.98 and 723.16 is: 999.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.12 : 1,240.98 = 723.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.12/1,240.98 = 723.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.12x = 1,240.98 × 723.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.12x = 897,427.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,427.10/898.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.23

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