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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.56, 1,342.26 and 752.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.56, 1,342.26 and 752.76 is: 1,124.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.56 : 1,342.26 = 752.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.56/1,342.26 = 752.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.56x = 1,342.26 × 752.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.56x = 1,010,399.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,399.64/898.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.47

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