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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905.84, 1,347.76 and 898.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905.84, 1,347.76 and 898.82 is: 1,337.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905.84 : 1,347.76 = 898.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905.84/1,347.76 = 898.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905.84x = 1,347.76 × 898.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905.84x = 1,211,393.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,393.64/905.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.32

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