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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.34, 1,239.84 and 676.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.34, 1,239.84 and 676.94 is: 934.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.34 : 1,239.84 = 676.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.34/1,239.84 = 676.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.34x = 1,239.84 × 676.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.34x = 839,297.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,297.29/898.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.28

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