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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.70, 1,238.66 and 740.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.70, 1,238.66 and 740.83 is: 1,021.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.70 : 1,238.66 = 740.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.70/1,238.66 = 740.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.70x = 1,238.66 × 740.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.70x = 917,634.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,634.79/898.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.07

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