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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.74, 1,349.01 and 806.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.74, 1,349.01 and 806.22 is: 1,210.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.74 : 1,349.01 = 806.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.74/1,349.01 = 806.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.74x = 1,349.01 × 806.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.74x = 1,087,598.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,598.84/898.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.14

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