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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.99, 1,348.48 and 734.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.99, 1,348.48 and 734.28 is: 1,101.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.99 : 1,348.48 = 734.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.99/1,348.48 = 734.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.99x = 1,348.48 × 734.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.99x = 990,151.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,151.48/898.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.41

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