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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.88, 1,341.90 and 761

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.88, 1,341.90 and 761 is: 1,136.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.88 : 1,341.90 = 761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.88/1,341.90 = 761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.88x = 1,341.90 × 761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.88x = 1,021,185.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,185.90/898.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.06

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