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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.24, 1,349.97 and 745.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.24, 1,349.97 and 745.14 is: 1,119.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.24 : 1,349.97 = 745.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.24/1,349.97 = 745.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.24x = 1,349.97 × 745.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.24x = 1,005,916.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,916.65/898.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.88

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