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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.96, 1,348.44 and 719.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.96, 1,348.44 and 719.14 is: 1,078.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.96 : 1,348.44 = 719.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.96/1,348.44 = 719.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.96x = 1,348.44 × 719.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.96x = 969,717.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,717.14/898.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.71

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