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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.46, 1,238.82 and 732.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.46, 1,238.82 and 732.32 is: 1,009.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.46 : 1,238.82 = 732.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.46/1,238.82 = 732.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.46x = 1,238.82 × 732.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.46x = 907,212.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,212.66/898.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.74

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