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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.39, 1,345.15 and 664.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.39, 1,345.15 and 664.50 is: 994.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.39 : 1,345.15 = 664.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.39/1,345.15 = 664.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.39x = 1,345.15 × 664.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.39x = 893,848.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,848.85/898.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.95

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