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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.22, 1,344.89 and 637.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.22, 1,344.89 and 637.16 is: 954.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.22 : 1,344.89 = 637.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.22/1,344.89 = 637.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.22x = 1,344.89 × 637.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.22x = 856,910.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,910.11/898.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.01

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