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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.54, 1,240.80 and 677.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.54, 1,240.80 and 677.11 is: 935.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.54 : 1,240.80 = 677.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.54/1,240.80 = 677.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.54x = 1,240.80 × 677.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.54x = 840,151.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,151.88/898.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.02

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