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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.70, 1,346.73 and 639.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.70, 1,346.73 and 639.20 is: 957.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.70 : 1,346.73 = 639.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.70/1,346.73 = 639.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.70x = 1,346.73 × 639.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.70x = 860,829.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,829.82/898.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.86

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