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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.62, 1,239.48 and 806.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.62, 1,239.48 and 806.28 is: 1,112.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.62 : 1,239.48 = 806.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.62/1,239.48 = 806.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.62x = 1,239.48 × 806.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.62x = 999,367.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,367.93/898.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.11

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