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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.66, 1,346.91 and 609.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.66, 1,346.91 and 609.22 is: 913.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.66 : 1,346.91 = 609.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.66/1,346.91 = 609.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.66x = 1,346.91 × 609.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.66x = 820,564.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,564.51/898.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.10

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