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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.35, 1,240.31 and 618.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.35, 1,240.31 and 618.50 is: 853.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.35 : 1,240.31 = 618.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.35/1,240.31 = 618.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.35x = 1,240.31 × 618.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.35x = 767,122.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,122.44/898.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.92

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