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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.98, 1,349.40 and 624.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.98, 1,349.40 and 624.12 is: 936.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.98 : 1,349.40 = 624.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.98/1,349.40 = 624.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.98x = 1,349.40 × 624.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.98x = 842,187.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,187.53/898.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.83

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