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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.78, 1,345.20 and 634.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.78, 1,345.20 and 634.72 is: 949.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.78 : 1,345.20 = 634.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.78/1,345.20 = 634.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.78x = 1,345.20 × 634.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.78x = 853,825.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,825.34/898.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.98

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