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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.96, 1,240.32 and 637.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.96, 1,240.32 and 637.60 is: 879.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.96 : 1,240.32 = 637.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.96/1,240.32 = 637.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.96x = 1,240.32 × 637.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.96x = 790,828.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,828.03/898.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.71

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