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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.57, 1,347.99 and 802.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.57, 1,347.99 and 802.18 is: 1,203.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.57 : 1,347.99 = 802.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.57/1,347.99 = 802.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.57x = 1,347.99 × 802.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.57x = 1,081,330.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,330.62/898.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.39

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