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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.78, 1,240.75 and 699.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.78, 1,240.75 and 699.22 is: 965.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.78 : 1,240.75 = 699.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.78/1,240.75 = 699.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.78x = 1,240.75 × 699.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.78x = 867,557.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,557.22/898.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.26

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