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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.62, 1,346.67 and 715.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.62, 1,346.67 and 715.20 is: 1,071.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.62 : 1,346.67 = 715.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.62/1,346.67 = 715.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.62x = 1,346.67 × 715.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.62x = 963,138.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,138.38/898.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.80

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