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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.92, 1,347.84 and 790.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.92, 1,347.84 and 790.92 is: 1,185.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.92 : 1,347.84 = 790.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.92/1,347.84 = 790.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.92x = 1,347.84 × 790.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.92x = 1,066,033.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,033.61/898.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.90

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