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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.68, 1,347.76 and 637.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.68, 1,347.76 and 637.92 is: 956.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.68 : 1,347.76 = 637.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.68/1,347.76 = 637.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.68x = 1,347.76 × 637.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.68x = 859,763.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,763.06/898.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.70

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