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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.28, 1,349.24 and 624.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.28, 1,349.24 and 624.90 is: 938.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.28 : 1,349.24 = 624.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.28/1,349.24 = 624.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.28x = 1,349.24 × 624.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.28x = 843,140.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,140.08/898.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.62

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