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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.24, 1,344.48 and 608.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.24, 1,344.48 and 608.08 is: 910.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.24 : 1,344.48 = 608.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.24/1,344.48 = 608.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.24x = 1,344.48 × 608.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.24x = 817,551.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,551.40/898.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.17

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