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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.22, 1,348.56 and 654.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.22, 1,348.56 and 654.63 is: 982.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.22 : 1,348.56 = 654.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.22/1,348.56 = 654.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.22x = 1,348.56 × 654.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.22x = 882,807.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,807.83/898.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.85

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