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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.20, 1,346.88 and 626.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.20, 1,346.88 and 626.04 is: 938.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.20 : 1,346.88 = 626.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.20/1,346.88 = 626.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.20x = 1,346.88 × 626.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.20x = 843,200.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,200.76/898.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.77

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