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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.20, 1,346.10 and 641.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.20, 1,346.10 and 641.40 is: 961.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.20 : 1,346.10 = 641.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.20/1,346.10 = 641.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.20x = 1,346.10 × 641.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.20x = 863,388.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,388.54/898.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.24

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