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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.74, 1,345.22 and 608.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.74, 1,345.22 and 608.58 is: 910.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.74 : 1,345.22 = 608.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.74/1,345.22 = 608.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.74x = 1,345.22 × 608.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.74x = 818,673.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,673.99/898.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.91

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