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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.27, 1,346.25 and 875.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.27, 1,346.25 and 875.20 is: 1,311.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.27 : 1,346.25 = 875.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.27/1,346.25 = 875.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.27x = 1,346.25 × 875.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.27x = 1,178,238
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,238/898.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.67

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