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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.77, 1,354.59 and 848.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.77, 1,354.59 and 848.53 is: 1,278.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.77 : 1,354.59 = 848.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.77/1,354.59 = 848.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.77x = 1,354.59 × 848.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.77x = 1,149,410.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,410.25/898.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.87

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