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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.65, 1,346.36 and 783.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.65, 1,346.36 and 783.45 is: 1,173.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.65 : 1,346.36 = 783.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.65/1,346.36 = 783.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.65x = 1,346.36 × 783.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.65x = 1,054,801.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,801.82/898.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.76

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