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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.26, 1,344.87 and 609.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.26, 1,344.87 and 609.18 is: 912.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.26 : 1,344.87 = 609.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.26/1,344.87 = 609.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.26x = 1,344.87 × 609.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.26x = 819,267.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,267.91/898.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.06

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