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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.35, 1,240.41 and 701.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.35, 1,240.41 and 701.52 is: 968.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.35 : 1,240.41 = 701.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.35/1,240.41 = 701.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.35x = 1,240.41 × 701.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.35x = 870,172.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,172.42/898.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.63

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