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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.58, 1,236.83 and 636.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.58, 1,236.83 and 636.14 is: 875.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.58 : 1,236.83 = 636.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.58/1,236.83 = 636.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.58x = 1,236.83 × 636.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.58x = 786,797.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,797.04/898.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.60

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