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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.30, 1,348.80 and 625.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.30, 1,348.80 and 625.60 is: 939.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.30 : 1,348.80 = 625.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.30/1,348.80 = 625.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.30x = 1,348.80 × 625.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.30x = 843,809.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,809.28/898.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.34

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