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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.20, 1,345.86 and 754.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.20, 1,345.86 and 754.20 is: 1,130.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.20 : 1,345.86 = 754.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.20/1,345.86 = 754.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.20x = 1,345.86 × 754.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.20x = 1,015,047.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,047.61/898.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.09

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