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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.36, 1,348.45 and 604.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.36, 1,348.45 and 604.94 is: 908.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.36 : 1,348.45 = 604.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.36/1,348.45 = 604.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.36x = 1,348.45 × 604.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.36x = 815,723.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,723.09/898.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.02

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