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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.32, 1,342.36 and 674.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.32, 1,342.36 and 674.49 is: 1,007.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.32 : 1,342.36 = 674.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.32/1,342.36 = 674.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.32x = 1,342.36 × 674.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.32x = 905,408.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,408.40/898.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.89

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