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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.83, 1,348.26 and 782.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.83, 1,348.26 and 782.91 is: 1,174.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.83 : 1,348.26 = 782.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.83/1,348.26 = 782.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.83x = 1,348.26 × 782.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.83x = 1,055,566.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,566.24/898.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.38

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