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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.16, 1,238.63 and 583.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.16, 1,238.63 and 583.09 is: 804.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.16 : 1,238.63 = 583.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.16/1,238.63 = 583.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.16x = 1,238.63 × 583.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.16x = 722,229.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,229.85/898.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.12

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