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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.70, 1,344.84 and 652.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.70, 1,344.84 and 652.19 is: 975.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.70 : 1,344.84 = 652.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.70/1,344.84 = 652.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.70x = 1,344.84 × 652.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.70x = 877,082.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,082.03/898.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.95

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