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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.16, 1,238.24 and 773.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.16, 1,238.24 and 773.52 is: 1,066.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.16 : 1,238.24 = 773.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.16/1,238.24 = 773.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.16x = 1,238.24 × 773.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.16x = 957,803.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,803.40/898.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.41

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