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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.18, 1,340.67 and 832.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.18, 1,340.67 and 832.13 is: 1,242.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.18 : 1,340.67 = 832.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.18/1,340.67 = 832.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.18x = 1,340.67 × 832.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.18x = 1,115,611.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,611.73/898.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.08

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