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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.60, 1,345.98 and 605.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.60, 1,345.98 and 605.48 is: 906.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.60 : 1,345.98 = 605.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.60/1,345.98 = 605.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.60x = 1,345.98 × 605.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.60x = 814,963.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,963.97/898.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.93

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