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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.64, 1,345.53 and 715.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.64, 1,345.53 and 715.58 is: 1,071.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.64 : 1,345.53 = 715.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.64/1,345.53 = 715.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.64x = 1,345.53 × 715.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.64x = 962,834.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,834.36/898.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.44

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