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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.72, 1,346.04 and 652.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.72, 1,346.04 and 652.72 is: 977.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.72 : 1,346.04 = 652.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.72/1,346.04 = 652.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.72x = 1,346.04 × 652.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.72x = 878,587.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,587.23/898.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.60

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