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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.36, 1,345.96 and 624.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.36, 1,345.96 and 624.62 is: 935.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.36 : 1,345.96 = 624.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.36/1,345.96 = 624.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.36x = 1,345.96 × 624.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.36x = 840,713.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,713.54/898.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.83

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