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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.92, 1,348.83 and 609.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.92, 1,348.83 and 609.75 is: 914.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.92 : 1,348.83 = 609.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.92/1,348.83 = 609.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.92x = 1,348.83 × 609.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.92x = 822,449.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,449.09/898.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.93

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