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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.20, 1,345.98 and 638.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.20, 1,345.98 and 638.70 is: 957.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.20 : 1,345.98 = 638.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.20/1,345.98 = 638.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.20x = 1,345.98 × 638.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.20x = 859,677.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,677.43/898.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.11

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