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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.14, 1,239.03 and 636.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.14, 1,239.03 and 636.51 is: 878.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.14 : 1,239.03 = 636.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.14/1,239.03 = 636.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.14x = 1,239.03 × 636.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.14x = 788,654.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,654.99/898.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.10

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