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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.24, 1,344.72 and 714.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.24, 1,344.72 and 714.40 is: 1,069.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.24 : 1,344.72 = 714.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.24/1,344.72 = 714.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.24x = 1,344.72 × 714.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.24x = 960,667.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,667.97/898.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.50

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