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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.65, 1,348.76 and 624.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.65, 1,348.76 and 624.94 is: 937.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.65 : 1,348.76 = 624.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.65/1,348.76 = 624.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.65x = 1,348.76 × 624.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.65x = 842,892.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,892.26/898.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.95

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