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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.26, 1,240.29 and 724.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.26, 1,240.29 and 724.38 is: 1,000.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.26 : 1,240.29 = 724.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.26/1,240.29 = 724.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.26x = 1,240.29 × 724.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.26x = 898,441.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,441.27/898.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.20

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