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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.35, 1,237.84 and 712.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.35, 1,237.84 and 712.45 is: 981.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.35 : 1,237.84 = 712.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.35/1,237.84 = 712.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.35x = 1,237.84 × 712.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.35x = 881,899.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,899.11/898.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.69

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