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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.29, 1,346.22 and 653.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.29, 1,346.22 and 653.67 is: 979.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.29 : 1,346.22 = 653.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.29/1,346.22 = 653.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.29x = 1,346.22 × 653.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.29x = 879,983.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,983.63/898.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.62

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