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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.45, 1,345.51 and 609.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.45, 1,345.51 and 609.01 is: 912.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.45 : 1,345.51 = 609.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.45/1,345.51 = 609.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.45x = 1,345.51 × 609.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.45x = 819,429.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,429.05/898.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.05

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