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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.68, 1,241.12 and 619.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.68, 1,241.12 and 619.64 is: 855.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.68 : 1,241.12 = 619.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.68/1,241.12 = 619.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.68x = 1,241.12 × 619.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.68x = 769,047.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,047.60/898.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.75

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