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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.16, 1,347.22 and 850.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.16, 1,347.22 and 850.78 is: 1,276.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.16 : 1,347.22 = 850.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.16/1,347.22 = 850.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.16x = 1,347.22 × 850.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.16x = 1,146,187.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,187.83/898.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.15

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