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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.29, 1,231.91 and 860.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.29, 1,231.91 and 860.88 is: 1,180.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.29 : 1,231.91 = 860.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.29/1,231.91 = 860.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.29x = 1,231.91 × 860.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.29x = 1,060,526.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,526.68/898.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.61

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