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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.98, 1,347.66 and 625.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.98, 1,347.66 and 625.20 is: 937.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.98 : 1,347.66 = 625.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.98/1,347.66 = 625.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.98x = 1,347.66 × 625.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.98x = 842,557.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,557.03/898.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.24

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