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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.15, 1,240.02 and 804.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.15, 1,240.02 and 804.73 is: 1,111.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.15 : 1,240.02 = 804.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.15/1,240.02 = 804.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.15x = 1,240.02 × 804.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.15x = 997,875.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,875.09/898.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.04

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