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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.32, 1,350.72 and 736.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.32, 1,350.72 and 736.32 is: 1,107.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.32 : 1,350.72 = 736.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.32/1,350.72 = 736.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.32x = 1,350.72 × 736.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.32x = 994,562.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,562.15/898.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.14

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