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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.20, 1,338.03 and 871.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.20, 1,338.03 and 871.01 is: 1,297.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.20 : 1,338.03 = 871.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.20/1,338.03 = 871.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.20x = 1,338.03 × 871.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.20x = 1,165,430.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,430.82/898.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.52

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