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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.48, 1,239.24 and 677.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.48, 1,239.24 and 677.44 is: 934.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.48 : 1,239.24 = 677.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.48/1,239.24 = 677.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.48x = 1,239.24 × 677.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.48x = 839,510.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,510.75/898.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.37

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