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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.25, 1,240.13 and 588.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.25, 1,240.13 and 588.29 is: 812.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.25 : 1,240.13 = 588.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.25/1,240.13 = 588.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.25x = 1,240.13 × 588.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.25x = 729,556.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,556.08/898.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.20

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