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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.24, 1,352.24 and 611.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.24, 1,352.24 and 611.52 is: 920.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.24 : 1,352.24 = 611.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.24/1,352.24 = 611.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.24x = 1,352.24 × 611.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.24x = 826,921.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,921.80/898.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.60

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