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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.39, 1,238.25 and 632.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.39, 1,238.25 and 632.94 is: 872.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.39 : 1,238.25 = 632.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.39/1,238.25 = 632.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.39x = 1,238.25 × 632.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.39x = 783,737.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,737.96/898.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.38

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