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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.69, 1,346.19 and 796.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.69, 1,346.19 and 796.24 is: 1,192.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.69 : 1,346.19 = 796.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.69/1,346.19 = 796.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.69x = 1,346.19 × 796.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.69x = 1,071,890.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,890.33/898.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.73

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