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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.25, 1,238.18 and 740.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.25, 1,238.18 and 740.63 is: 1,020.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.25 : 1,238.18 = 740.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.25/1,238.18 = 740.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.25x = 1,238.18 × 740.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.25x = 917,033.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,033.25/898.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.91

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