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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.71, 1,238.52 and 701.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.71, 1,238.52 and 701.88 is: 967.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.71 : 1,238.52 = 701.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.71/1,238.52 = 701.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.71x = 1,238.52 × 701.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.71x = 869,292.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,292.42/898.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.27

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