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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.92, 1,345.95 and 606.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.92, 1,345.95 and 606.89 is: 908.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.92 : 1,345.95 = 606.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.92/1,345.95 = 606.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.92x = 1,345.95 × 606.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.92x = 816,836.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,836.87/898.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.69

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