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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.14, 1,238.94 and 676.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.14, 1,238.94 and 676.68 is: 933.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.14 : 1,238.94 = 676.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.14/1,238.94 = 676.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.14x = 1,238.94 × 676.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.14x = 838,365.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,365.92/898.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.45

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