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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.70, 1,346.75 and 620.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.70, 1,346.75 and 620.77 is: 930.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.70 : 1,346.75 = 620.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.70/1,346.75 = 620.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.70x = 1,346.75 × 620.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.70x = 836,022.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,022.00/898.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.26

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