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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.64, 1,238.24 and 799.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.64, 1,238.24 and 799.32 is: 1,101.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.64 : 1,238.24 = 799.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.64/1,238.24 = 799.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.64x = 1,238.24 × 799.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.64x = 989,745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,745.18/898.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.38

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