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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.16, 1,346.33 and 681.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.16, 1,346.33 and 681.28 is: 1,021.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.16 : 1,346.33 = 681.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.16/1,346.33 = 681.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.16x = 1,346.33 × 681.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.16x = 917,225.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,225.98/898.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.23

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