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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.18, 1,347.30 and 725.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.18, 1,347.30 and 725.86 is: 1,088.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.18 : 1,347.30 = 725.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.18/1,347.30 = 725.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.18x = 1,347.30 × 725.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.18x = 977,951.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,951.18/898.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.81

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