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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.86, 1,238.71 and 774.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.86, 1,238.71 and 774.48 is: 1,067.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.86 : 1,238.71 = 774.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.86/1,238.71 = 774.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.86x = 1,238.71 × 774.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.86x = 959,356.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,356.12/898.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.30

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